Chuck Williams (basketball) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 6, 1946 Boulder, Colorado, U.S. |
| High school | East (Denver, Colorado) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado (1965–1968) |
| NBA Draft | 1968 / Round: 6 / Pick: 76th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1970–1978 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1971 | Pittsburgh Condors |
| 1971–1972 | Denver Rockets |
| 1972–1974 | San Diego Conquistadors |
| 1974 | Kentucky Colonels |
| 1974–1975 | Memphis Sounds |
| 1975–1976 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1976–1978 | Buffalo Braves |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,894 (10.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,489 (2.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,869 (4.5 apg) |
Edward "Chuck" Williams (born June 6, 1946) is a former American basketball player. He played as a point guard. Chuck was 6 feet 2 inches tall. He competed in two major basketball leagues. These were the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA).
Chuck Williams played professional basketball for eight seasons. His career lasted from 1970 to 1978. He played for several teams during this time.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Chuck Williams was born in Boulder, Colorado. He went to East High School in Denver, Colorado. After high school, he played college basketball. He played for the University of Colorado from 1965 to 1968.
In 1968, Chuck Williams was chosen in the NBA draft. The Philadelphia 76ers picked him. He was the 76th pick in the 6th round.
Professional Basketball Career
Chuck Williams started his professional career in 1970. He played in the ABA first. The ABA was a rival league to the NBA.
He played for many teams. These included the Pittsburgh Condors, Denver Rockets (later Denver Nuggets), San Diego Conquistadors, Kentucky Colonels, and Memphis Sounds. He also played for the Buffalo Braves in the NBA.
Best Season and Records
Chuck Williams had his best season in 1972–73. He played for the San Diego Conquistadors. That season, he averaged 17.7 points per game. He also had 7.7 assists per game.
He holds a special record for most games played in one season. In the 1973–74 ABA season, he played 90 games. He played 57 games for San Diego. Then he played 33 games for Kentucky.
Career Totals
Chuck Williams retired from basketball in 1978. He finished his career with great numbers. He scored a total of 6,849 points. He also made 2,869 assists.
Achievements
Chuck Williams was recognized for his skills. He was chosen as an ABA All-Star twice. He earned this honor in 1973 and 1976.
