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Original Team Pick: Jabari Smith Jr.
Original Player Draft Position: 12th
Williams, who finished as the Rookie of the Year runner-up, takes a massive leap up from his original draft position after a sensational year. He started a bit slowly but eventually settled and emerged as a key player for the Thunder.
When it was all said and done, Williams recorded averages of 14.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals on 35.6% shooting from 3-point range. He finished fourth in scoring, fourth in field goals and first in steals among all rookies.
The emergence of Williams further strengthened the Thunder’s young core, which already features Shai Gilegous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Tre Mann and others. Williams has the potential to be one of the top players in this class.