Jalen Williams played a key role in the OKC Thunder's championship run last season despite dealing with a wrist injury.

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reveals the brutal pain management regimen he endured amid injury en route to an NBA Finals championship run.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams will undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti told reporters on Monday.

OKC Thunder forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated in approximately 12 weeks after undergoing wrist surgery Tuesday, the team announced.

Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Jalen Williams said he took nearly 30 painkilling injections in his injured right wrist to get through his team’s recent championship run. In a video

But that wasn't the only topic that dominated the airwaves in the aftermath. In the morning of Game 7, Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-team deal. After three disappointing seasons with the Phoenix Suns, the 36-year-old has one last chance to chase a title.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams will have surgery on his injured wrist and will be ready for the start of the season, GM Sam Presti said.

Described by general manager Sam Presti as a “source of energy,” Williams brought a loud voice to the Thunder’s road to the NBA championship.