Swishing in a catch-and-shoot outside look, it looked like the Oklahoma City Thunder were on the verge of their All-Star player carrying them to a close playoff win after a busy fourth quarter filled with elite shot-making.

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams had no qualms about his usage rate toward the end of Game 3’s loss to the Nuggets. Williams called his fellow All-Star teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the ideal closer down the stretch without mentioning Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault.

Jalen Williams, who now plays the role of star for the Thunder in Westbrook's place, shared a message with the former MVP amid their series. Williams, who is on the younger side of stars in this league at 24 years old, spent a significant time of his days growing up and watching Westbrook as one of the featured players in the NBA.