Williams posted a side-by-side photo of himself with Kobe Bryant. Both players wore pajamas at the free-throw line with one hand on the ball. The other hand had a wrist wrap around it. The latter's photo was at a 1999 practice when he learned to shoot with one hand after he sustained a hand fracture.

Jalen Williams showcased several outstanding performances for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2024-25 NBA season. Together with star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he helped lead the team to the postseason,

On Thursday, Williams posted a photo on X that honored Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by recreating one of his most iconic pictures. In the picture, Williams is standing at the free thrown line with his right wrist in a brace as he is shooting with his left hand while wearing pajamas.