OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams waited until he was an NBA champion to take his first sip of alcohol. The 24-year-old revealed to ESPN that he had never consumed alcohol before the Thunder’s Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals on June 22.

Jalen Williams claimed to drink alcohol for the first time after winning the NBA championship, but he wasn't a fan of what the Oklahoma City Thunder had.

Jalen Williams is now an NBA champion after helping the Oklahoma City Thunder prevail in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers and complete one of the more impressive seasons in league history. The emerging young star proved himself to be the perfect complement to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an ability to put a team on his back in the biggest moments,