Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams made history by stepping onto the court in the NBA Fina ls on Thursday .

The league announced that the 24-year-old forward became the first player in his third season or earlier to be an All-Star, an All-NBA Team selection and an All-Defensive Team selection and to play in the NBA Finals in the same season since Hall of Famer Bill Walton in 1976-1977.

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FINALS FACT: Jalen Williams of the @okcthunder is set to become the first player to be an All-Star, All-NBA Team and All-Defensive Team selection and play in the NBA Finals in the same season in his third season or earlier since Portland’s Bill Walton in 1976-77. pic.twitter.com/BkNkN7abvU — NBA Communications (@NBAP

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