One Name, Two Fates: OKC Thunder Edition

While Jalen and Jaylin Williams phonetically share the same name, each has taken a unique route to earn a spot on OKC’s roster. For those familiar with Wes Moore’s “The Other Wes Moore,” Jalen and Jaylin Williams’ joining the Thunder on the same day may have sparked some reminiscence. The Thunder’s 2022 rookies don’t share the same roots, as do the two boys described in Moore’s novel, but have since become a synonymous pair in the eyes of the national media. Oklahoma City selected Santa Clara’s Jalen Williams with the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft; then selected…