Two streets in Fort Smith, Arkansas, are set to be renamed in honour of Oklahoma City Thunder players Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams. The decision was approved by city directors.
Honouring Local Basketball Heroes
A section of North 25th Street will be renamed after Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe. A part of North 23rd Street will be renamed after his teammate, Jaylin Williams.
The Fort Smith city directors approved the changes on Tuesday night.
Razorbacks to NBA Champions
Both Joe and Williams are Northside High School graduates. They also both played for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Joe played for the Razorbacks from 2018 to 2020, while Williams played from 2020 to 2022.
They went on to win the NBA Championship with the Thunder last season.
Key Facts
- A section of North 25th Street will be renamed after Isaiah Joe.
- A part of North 23rd Street will be renamed after Jaylin Williams.
- Joe played for the Razorbacks from 2018 to 2020.
- Williams played for the Razorbacks from 2020 to 2022.
The street renaming recognises the players’ achievements in basketball, from their high school days to winning the NBA Championship with the Thunder.