Marcus Williams (basketball, born 1985) facts for kids
Williams with Crvena zvezda in November 2014.
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Personal information | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
December 3, 1985
High school |
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Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
College | UConn (2003–2006) |
NBA Draft | 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
Pro career | 2006–2019 |
Career history | |
2006–2008 | New Jersey Nets |
2008–2009 | Golden State Warriors |
2009 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
2009–2010 | Memphis Grizzlies |
2010–2011 | Enisey Krasnoyarsk |
2011 | UNICS Kazan |
2011–2012 | Jiangsu Dragons |
2012–2013 | Unicaja Málaga |
2013–2014 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
2014–2015 | Crvena zvezda |
2016–2017 | Budućnost Podgorica |
2017 | Cholet Basket |
2017–2018 | Reno Bighorns |
2018 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
2018–2019 | Stockton Kings |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Marcus Darell Williams (born December 3, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for many teams in Europe and Asia. Marcus is 6 feet 3 inches tall and plays as a point guard. He was chosen as the 22nd player in the 2006 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for the University of Connecticut (UConn).
Contents
- Marcus Williams' Early Basketball Journey
- Marcus Williams' Professional Career
- Playing in the NBA
- Playing Around the World
- Piratas de Quebradillas (2009)
- Enisey Krasnoyarsk (2010–2011)
- Jiangsu Dragons (2011–2012)
- Unicaja Málaga (2012–2013)
- Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar (2013–2014)
- Crvena zvezda (2014–2015)
- Budućnost Podgorica (2016–2017)
- Cholet Basket (2017)
- Reno Bighorns (2017–2018)
- Second Time with Piratas de Quebradillas (2018)
- Stockton Kings (2018–2019)
- Career Statistics
- See also
Marcus Williams' Early Basketball Journey
High School Years
Marcus Williams started his high school basketball career at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, California. He played there for three years. For his final year (2002–2003), he moved to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
College Basketball at UConn
Marcus joined the UConn team for college. During his first year, he had to sit out part of the season because of his grades.
In his second year (2004–05 season), Marcus improved a lot. He scored about 9.6 points and made 7.8 assists per game. He was even named the Most Improved Player in the Big East Conference.
During his third year, Marcus faced some challenges with team rules that led to a temporary suspension from the men's basketball team. Despite this, he averaged 12.3 points and 8.6 assists per game. He also shot 86% from the free throw line. In one game against Notre Dame, he achieved a rare "triple-double" with 18 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds. This was only the sixth triple-double in UConn's history!
In the 2006 NCAA tournament, Marcus played exceptionally well. He averaged 20 points and 8.8 assists. He also shot very accurately, making 52% of his shots from the field, 56% from three-point range, and 96% from the free throw line. He scored his highest career points, 26, in an exciting overtime win against Washington on March 24, 2006.
Marcus Williams' Professional Career
Playing in the NBA
New Jersey Nets (2006–2008)
The New Jersey Nets picked Marcus Williams as the 22nd player in the 2006 NBA draft. This pick came from a trade with the Denver Nuggets. Marcus joined former college teammates like Josh Boone and Rudy Gay in the NBA. As a rookie in the 2006–07 season, Marcus played in 79 games. He averaged 6.8 points and 3.3 assists per game. He was also chosen to play in the Rookie team for the 2007 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge during the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Golden State Warriors (2008–2009)
On July 22, 2008, Marcus was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He played with them for a while before being released on March 10, 2009.
Memphis Grizzlies (2009–2010)
In July 2009, Marcus played for the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League team. He officially signed with the Grizzlies on August 7, 2009.
Playing Around the World
Marcus Williams also had a long career playing basketball internationally.
Piratas de Quebradillas (2009)
In March 2009, Marcus signed with Piratas de Quebradillas in the Puerto Rican Basketball League (BSN). He quickly became a star, averaging 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game. He even achieved a triple-double and led the league in assists! He was picked for the league's All-Star game, won the MVP award for that game, and also won the Skills Contest. He was named to the All-BSN First Team and helped his team get the best record in the league.
Enisey Krasnoyarsk (2010–2011)
In August 2010, Marcus signed with the Russian team Enisey Krasnoyarsk. He quickly became a key player and helped Enisey reach the playoffs for the first time ever. He was even named "Player of the Month" in the Russian PBL League for two months in a row. He finished the season as the league's best in total assists.
Jiangsu Dragons (2011–2012)
In November 2011, Marcus signed with the Jiangsu Dragons in China. He played 25 games, averaging 11.1 points and 3.8 assists.
Unicaja Málaga (2012–2013)
In 2012, Marcus joined the Spanish team Unicaja Málaga. He played 53 games, averaging 9.6 points and 3.3 assists.
Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar (2013–2014)
On August 19, 2013, Marcus signed with the Russian team Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar. He played 47 games, averaging 9 points and 4.2 assists.
Crvena zvezda (2014–2015)
On August 15, 2014, Marcus signed a one-year deal with the Serbian team Crvena zvezda. On November 22, 2014, he set a Euroleague record by making 17 assists in a single game against Galatasaray. With Crvena zvezda, he helped the team win three championships: the Adriatic League, the Serbian League, and the Radivoj Korać Cup. He later re-signed with the team but parted ways in December 2015.
Budućnost Podgorica (2016–2017)
On July 27, 2016, Marcus signed with the Montenegrin club Budućnost Podgorica. He played for them during the 2016–17 season before leaving in March 2017.
Cholet Basket (2017)
After leaving Budućnost, Marcus signed with Cholet Basket in France for the rest of the season.
Reno Bighorns (2017–2018)
On September 26, 2017, Marcus signed with the Sacramento Kings but was later waived. On October 21, he signed with the Reno Bighorns, where he averaged 10.8 points and 6.5 assists in 49 games.
Second Time with Piratas de Quebradillas (2018)
In April 2018, Marcus returned to play for Piratas de Quebradillas in Puerto Rico.
Stockton Kings (2018–2019)
For the 2018–19 season, Marcus rejoined the G League with the Stockton Kings.
Career Statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
Bold | Career high |
NBA Performance
Regular Season Stats
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2006–07 | New Jersey | 79 | 2 | 16.6 | .395 | .282 | .847 | 2.1 | 3.3 | .4 | .0 | 6.8 |
2007–08 | New Jersey | 53 | 7 | 16.1 | .379 | .380 | .787 | 1.9 | 2.6 | .5 | .1 | 5.9 |
2008–09 | Golden State | 9 | 0 | 6.0 | .235 | .333 | .333 | .4 | 1.4 | .1 | .1 | 1.3 |
2009–10 | Memphis | 62 | 1 | 14.1 | .384 | .296 | .673 | 1.5 | 2.6 | .5 | .0 | 4.3 |
Career | 203 | 10 | 15.2 | .386 | .321 | .767 | 1.8 | 2.8 | .4 | .0 | 5.6 |
Playoff Stats
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2007 | New Jersey | 12 | 0 | 6.5 | .333 | .077 | .800 | .8 | 1.1 | .1 | .0 | 2.4 |
Career | 12 | 0 | 6.5 | .333 | .077 | .800 | .8 | 1.1 | .1 | .0 | 2.4 |
Euroleague Performance
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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2012–13 | Unicaja | 24 | 5 | 21.7 | .362 | .371 | .667 | 2.7 | 3.3 | .6 | .0 | 10.5 | 9.4 |
2013–14 | Lokomotiv | 24 | 10 | 23.0 | .331 | .278 | .756 | 2.2 | 3.8 | .3 | .0 | 7.3 | 6.9 |
2014–15 | Crvena zvezda | 24 | 23 | 25.8 | .317 | .292 | .755 | 3.2 | 6.1 | .8 | .0 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
Career | 72 | 38 | 25.5 | .337 | .318 | .723 | 2.7 | 4.4 | .6 | .0 | 8.9 | 9.0 |
See also
In Spanish: Marcus Williams (baloncestista de 1985) para niños