Jalen Williams reveals that his mother calls him “dub,” and his middle name Devonn, which begins with the letter D, is the source of his nickname, J-Dub.
Jalen Williams, who plays basketball professionally for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA, was born on April 14, 2001.
Before declaring for the 2022 NBA draft, he played collegiate basketball for the Santa Clara Broncos for three seasons.
Moreover, the Thunder selected Williams with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft.
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Jalen Williams was born in Denver, Colorado, to American Air Force veterans Ronald and Nicole Williams.
Furthermore, when Jalen was seven years old, his family moved to Phoenix.
Both of his parents spent 12 and 24 years in the Air Force, respectively, in Germany, Japan, and South Korea.
In addition, he has a younger brother named Cody Williams and an older sister named Jasmine Wlliams.
Born on November 20, 2004, his brother Cody was a unanimous five-star recruit and currently plays for the Utah Jazz.
Jalen Williams Disclosed That His Nickname “J-Dub” Comes From His Middle Name
Jalen Williams is primarily referred to by his nickname “J-Dub” by NBA viewers and fans.
People frequently wonder how NBA player Jalen Williams got his nickname, which is more often used than his real name.
During an Emirates NBA Cup post-game interview, Williams was questioned about the origin of his nickname.
Answering the question, he revealed that his mother refers to him as Dub, and his middle name begins with D, which is why he goes by that nickname.
It’s actually weird for people to call me Jalen. Cause my mom calls me Dub… My middle name starts with a D, so that’s where it came from. ‘JDub
However, he did not reveal this fact during the interview and instead joked that people could look it up on Google.
"It's actually weird for people to call me Jalen. Cause my mom calls me Dub… My middle name starts with a D, so that's where it came from. 'JDub.'"
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His parents gave Jalen Williams the middle name Devonn, while his younger brother’s is Leron.
There is not much information available regarding this, but “Devonn” usually means “poet” or “divine.”
Jalen Williams Has Accumulated an Estimated Net Worth of $5 Million as of 2024
After nearly two years in the NBA, Jalen Williams has amassed significant fame and wealth.
In 2022, Williams inked a four-year contract worth $20.2 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With an average yearly salary of $5 million, Jalen Williams is expected to make $4.5 million in 2023–2024.
In addition, Williams, 23, has earned an incredible $13,675,920 throughout his NBA career and contracts.
Even though his contract and salary make up most of his net worth, they are not his only sources of income.
Additionally, Williams makes a good amount of money through brand endorsements and partnerships.
Interestingly, it is estimated that he has a net worth of $5 million when all of his contracts, endorsements, and salaries are taken into consideration.
Additional Information
- Jalen Williams’ ethnicity is African-American.
- Jalen William’s stated weight was 211 pounds (96 kilogrammes), and his height was 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 metres).
- During his high school years, Jalen Williams participated in Feed My Starving Children.
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