OKLAHOMA CITY — From leading their high school to a state title to helping the Oklahoma City Thunder win its first championship in franchise history, Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams have enjoyed an incredible journey as teammates. During the offseason, their hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas, hosted a parade celebrating Joe and Williams' title . The Thunder champions brought the Larry O'Brien trophy. However, it's time to defend it now.

In preparation for the upcoming season, Joe discussed what he's seen in Williams' shooting — a facet of his game Jaylin's been working on since they were teenagers — and it's starting to pay off.

“He's always worked it. Even in high school, he shot threes here and there. But one thing he never stopped doing was working on it, and it shows,” Joe said

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