Kenrich Williams facts for kids
| No. 34 – Oklahoma City Thunder | |
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 2, 1994 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | University (Waco, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2018 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2020 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2018 | →Westchester Knicks |
| 2018 | →Texas Legends |
| 2020–present | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kenrich Lo Williams (born December 2, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He is often called "Kenny Hustle" because of his hard work on the court. Kenrich plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the TCU Horned Frogs.
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Kenrich Williams' Early Basketball Journey
High School Days in Waco, Texas
Kenrich Williams went to University High School in Waco, Texas. He joined the school's main basketball team as a junior. In his final year, he was a star player. He scored about 14.6 points and grabbed 9.9 rebounds per game. He also made 2.1 steals per game.
Kenrich was named the best defensive player in his district. His team had a great record of 28 wins and only 5 losses. Even with these strong stats, Kenrich did not get any offers from top college basketball teams. He believes this was because he only played one season of AAU basketball.
College Career at New Mexico JC and TCU
Kenrich started his college career at New Mexico Junior College. In his first year, he averaged 10.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. After that, he moved to TCU. The TCU team had not won any conference games the year before he arrived.
As a sophomore, Kenrich scored 8.6 points and grabbed 6.7 rebounds per game. His team improved to 18 wins and 15 losses. Sadly, Kenrich missed the entire 2015–16 season. He had a knee injury that needed surgery. He later said this was one of the toughest years of his basketball life.
Big Success in Junior Year
In his fourth year at TCU, Kenrich had an amazing season. He averaged 11.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. He also shot nearly 50 percent from the field. He achieved 19 "double-doubles" (scoring double digits in two stats), which was the most in the Big 12 Conference.
He helped lead TCU to a 24-15 season. In a big upset, he scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds against Kansas. This happened in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals.
Making History with a Triple-Double
During the 2017 NIT, Kenrich made TCU history. He recorded the school's first-ever triple-double. This means he got double digits in three stats: 11 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. This happened in an 86-68 win against Richmond.
In the NIT championship game, Kenrich scored 25 points and had 12 rebounds. TCU won the championship, and Kenrich was named the NIT Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Senior Year and NBA Draft
Before his senior season, Kenrich was recognized as an honorable mention for the Preseason Big 12 team. On December 6, 2017, he scored a career-high 27 points against SMU. He later missed one game due to a knee sprain.
As a senior, Kenrich averaged 13.2 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. His rebounding was second-best in the Big 12 Conference. He received several awards, including being named to the Second Team All-Big 12. He helped TCU achieve a 21-12 record and a spot in the NCAA tournament. In 2024, TCU honored Kenrich by retiring his number 34 jersey.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with the New Orleans Pelicans (2018–2020)
After the 2018 NBA draft, Kenrich Williams was not chosen by any team. However, he soon signed with the Denver Nuggets for the NBA Summer League. On July 24, he signed a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Kenrich made his first NBA appearance on October 17, 2018. It was a big win against the Houston Rockets. During his first year, he also played for the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. On January 30, 2019, Kenrich scored a new career-high of 21 points. He also set personal bests in field goals, three-pointers, assists, and minutes played.
Joining the Oklahoma City Thunder (2020–Present)
On November 24, 2020, Kenrich Williams was part of a big four-team trade. This trade sent him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been with the Thunder ever since.
On July 20, 2022, Kenrich signed a new four-year contract with the Thunder. In March 2023, he had surgery for a left wrist injury. This meant he could not play for the rest of the 2022–23 season.
On February 7, 2023, Kenrich was the player guarding LeBron James when LeBron broke the all-time NBA scoring record. In September 2024, Kenrich had another surgery, this time on his right knee.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | New Orleans | 46 | 29 | 23.5 | .384 | .333 | .684 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .4 | 6.1 |
| 2019–20 | New Orleans | 39 | 18 | 21.3 | .347 | .258 | .346 | 4.8 | 1.5 | .7 | .5 | 3.5 |
| 2020–21 | Oklahoma City | 66 | 13 | 21.6 | .533 | .444 | .571 | 4.1 | 2.3 | .8 | .3 | 8.0 |
| 2021–22 | Oklahoma City | 49 | 0 | 21.9 | .461 | .339 | .545 | 4.5 | 2.2 | .9 | .2 | 7.4 |
| 2022–23 | Oklahoma City | 53 | 10 | 22.8 | .517 | .373 | .436 | 4.9 | 2.0 | .8 | .3 | 8.0 |
| 2023–24 | Oklahoma City | 69 | 1 | 14.9 | .468 | .397 | .500 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .6 | .1 | 4.7 |
| Career | 322 | 71 | 20.6 | .468 | .360 | .519 | 4.2 | 1.9 | .8 | .3 | 6.4 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2024 | Oklahoma City | 7 | 0 | 4.5 | .250 | .000 | — | 1.1 | .4 | .1 | .0 | .6 |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 4.5 | .250 | .000 | — | 1.1 | .4 | .1 | .0 | .6 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | TCU | 33 | 17 | 27.8 | .477 | .355 | .607 | 6.7 | 1.4 | .9 | 1.0 | 8.6 |
| 2016–17 | TCU | 37 | 36 | 32.7 | .495 | .363 | .586 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | .6 | 11.4 |
| 2017–18 | TCU | 32 | 32 | 36.0 | .477 | .395 | .688 | 9.3 | 3.9 | 1.8 | .5 | 13.2 |
| Career | 102 | 85 | 32.2 | .484 | .375 | .625 | 8.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | .7 | 11.0 | |
Personal Life
Kenrich Williams is married and has two daughters.
See also
In Spanish: Kenrich Williams para niños
