Analyst Links Jalen Williams to Michael Jordan’s Former Teammate on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Williams is in quite the exclusive club of players who made all-NBA players and the Finals early in their careers

Jalen Williams keeps bouncing back. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star forward has suffered through poor shooting stretches in each of the past three playoff series.

From the outset, coach Mark Daigneault knew Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was a unique talent. After team practice ahead of Game 5, Daigneault reflected on Williams' growth over the years.

Adding to the death lineup is a deep bench with players like Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins. Unlike the case in 2012, where the Thunder was outmatched by the Heatles, this time around, they are considered favorites against the Pacers. Given the age and talent on the OKC team, many feel the potential of a dynasty is in the making.

NBA Finals resume Monday night in Oklahoma City with a pivotal Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The series is tied, 2-2, after OKC's comeback win on the road in Friday's Game 4.

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps it 100 about Jalen Williams' growth over the years before Game 5 of the NBA Finals. For Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams' versatility and ever-growing talent are what make him so valuable to the Thunder's quest for an NBA title.