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      • His father is African American, while his mother is of Vietnamese descent. They have been very supportive of Jaylin, as well as their four other children. Williams' Vietnamese heritage stems from his mother, Linda, who was born in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) and immigrated to the United States with her mother in 1975 after the Vietnam War.

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  2. www.sportskeeda.com › basketball › news-jaylinJaylin Williams' Vietnamese descent: Who are Jaylin Williams ...

    Jan 29, 2024 · Williams' Vietnamese heritage stems from his mother, Linda, who was born in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) and immigrated to the United States with her mother in 1975 after the Vietnam War ...

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    Jan 22, 2023 · Jaylin Williams’ roots are in Arkansas, but he wants to visit Vietnam, and he even wants to learn Vietnamese, which his grandma speaks but his mom can only understand. First, though, Williams said he needs to find a spot in Oklahoma City for pho, a delicious Vietnamese soup dish.

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  6. www.sportskeeda.com › jaylin-williams-parentsWho are Jaylin Williams Parents? age, nationality and more

    May 13, 2024 · A. Linda Williams is the mother of Jaylin Williams. She is of Vietnamese descent, making her son Jaylin the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA.

  7. wealthypeeps.com › jaylin-williams-ethnicity-andJaylin Williams Ethnicity And Religion: Family Origin

    Feb 28, 2024 · As the son of an African American father and Vietnamese mother, Jaylin Williams has a uniquely diverse ethnic background. His father, Michael, hails from Fort Smith, Arkansas, where Jaylin was born. Meanwhile, his mother, Linda, arrived in Arkansas after immigrating to the U.S. from Saigon, Vietnam, in 1975 following the Vietnam War.

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    We spoke to the mother of Jaylin Williams, the NBA's first player of Vietnamese Heritage, who shared with us about his upbringing and the significance of this moment. ...more.

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  10. www.yahoo.com › news › jaylin-williams-makes-historyJaylin Williams makes history as first player of Vietnamese ...

    Oct 24, 2022 · Jaylin Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the first basketball player of Vietnamese descent to make an active NBA roster.

  11. stardomfacts.com › jaylin-williams-mom-dad-siblingsJaylin Williams Mom, Dad, Siblings And Family Memories

    Jan 31, 2023 · Jaylin Williams’ parents, Michael and Linda Williams, are Vietnamese. He continues to reflect on the challenges and sacrifices Michael and Linda made for him so that he may realize his dream of competing in the National Basketball League.

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