The city of Fort Smith will host a street naming ceremony tomorrow to honor Oklahoma City Thunder player and Fort Smith native Jaylin Williams. The event will recognize Williams’ accomplishments.
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Earlier this year, the Fort Smith Board of Directors approved naming a portion of North 23rd Street, located next to Northside High School, as ‘Jaylin Williams Court.’ Williams played basketball at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs, won a state title with the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies, and spent two years playing for the Razorbacks.
In 2022, the Thunder drafted Williams. He won the 2024-25 NBA Championship with the team. He signed a multi-year contract extension with Oklahoma City that summer. Williams is still involved with his community, hosting a basketball camp that drew hundreds of kids.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
