Justin Williams (basketball) facts for kids
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Williams with San Lorenzo de Almagro in 2019
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 12, 1984 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Thornwood (South Holland, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006–present |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2007 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2007–2008 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2008 | Houston Rockets |
| 2012 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2013 | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 2013 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2014–2015 | Saigon Heat |
| 2015–2018 | Ciclista Olímpico |
| 2018–2019 | Guaros de Lara |
| 2019–2020 | San Lorenzo |
| 2021 | Titanes de Barranquilla |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
Justin Williams is an American professional basketball player. He was born on May 12, 1984. Justin is known for being a strong player who can block shots and grab rebounds. He plays as a power forward or center. He is about 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 260 pounds.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Justin Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up playing basketball. He went to Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois. There, he played for his high school basketball team.
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Justin continued his basketball career in college. From 2002 to 2004, he played for Colby Community College. Later, from 2004 to 2006, he joined the Wyoming Cowboys at the University of Wyoming.
Professional Basketball Career
Justin Williams started his professional career in 2006. He was not chosen by an NBA team in the draft. Instead, he began playing in the NBA Development League, which is now called the G League.
Starting in the NBA D-League
Justin first played for the Dakota Wizards. He quickly showed his skills. In 12 games, he averaged 12.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.08 blocks per game. His strong performance caught the eye of NBA teams.
Time in the NBA
On January 5, 2007, the Sacramento Kings signed Justin to a short contract. After his first two contracts ended, the Kings signed him for the rest of the season. He played for them for a while.
Later, in February 2008, the Kings let Justin go. This was part of a trade that sent another player, Mike Bibby, to the Atlanta Hawks. On March 7, the Houston Rockets signed Justin for 10 days. He played in one game for them.
Justin also had tryouts with other NBA teams. He joined the Golden State Warriors for training camp in September 2008. He played in two pre-season games but was later released. A month later, the Charlotte Bobcats signed him. However, they also released him after three pre-season games.
Playing Around the World
In 2012, Justin returned to the NBA D-League. He played one game for the Los Angeles D-Fenders. In 2013, he moved to the Philippines. He played for GlobalPort Batang Pier and then for the San Miguel Beermen.
From 2014 to 2015, Justin played for the Saigon Heat. He then moved to Argentina. He joined Ciclista Olímpico in 2015 and played there until 2018. He also played for Guaros de Lara and San Lorenzo.
In 2021, Justin played for the Colombian team Titanes de Barranquilla. He was a top player in the 2021 BCL Americas season. He led the league in blocks, averaging 2.8 blocks per game.
Player Skills and Achievements
Justin Williams is best known for his amazing ability to block shots and grab rebounds. These skills make him a very important player on defense.
Notable Games
On March 11, 2006, while playing for the University of Wyoming, Justin had a special game. He achieved a triple-double against the University of Utah. This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats: 10 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 blocked shots.
In 2015, Justin led the Argentine league in two key areas. He averaged 11.2 rebounds and 3.9 blocks per game.
Awards and Honors
Justin has won several awards throughout his career:
- He was an ABL champion in 2013.
- He was named the ABL Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.
- In 2016, he was the Argentine League MVP.
- He led the Argentine League in rebounding twice, in 2016 and 2017.
- He was the BCL Americas blocks leader in 2021.
See also
In Spanish: Justin Williams para niños
