Marvin Williams facts for kids
Williams with the Hawks in March 2012
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| Power forward / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 19, 1986 Bremerton, Washington, U.S. |
| High school | Bremerton (Bremerton, Washington) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 237 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (2004–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 2005–2020 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2012 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2012–2014 | Utah Jazz |
| 2014–2020 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 10,965 (10.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,546 (5.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,373 (1.3 apg) |
Marvin Gaye Williams Jr. (born June 19, 1986) is a former American professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for many years. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for just one season. This was with the famous North Carolina Tar Heels team. He was chosen as the second overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
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High School Basketball Star
Marvin Williams grew up in Bremerton, Washington. He went to Bremerton High School. There, he became a top basketball player. He was named an all-state player twice. The Associated Press also called him Washington Player of the Year.
During his junior year (2002–03), he scored about 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds per game. He was named the best player in his area. In his senior year (2003–04), his stats were even better. He averaged nearly 29 points, 15.5 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 5 assists per game. Because of his amazing skills, he was chosen as a McDonald's All-American. He also earned first-team Parade All-American honors.
College Career and a Championship
Williams played only one season of college basketball. This was with the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2004–05. It was a very special year for the team. He helped them win the NCAA championship.
In the NCAA final against Illinois, the score was tied 70–70. With only 1 minute and 26 seconds left, Williams made a crucial tip-in shot. This shot put UNC ahead and led them to a 75–70 victory.
He was named ACC Rookie of the Year. He was also chosen for the ACC All-Freshman Team. Even though he didn't start any games, he played in 36 matches. He averaged 11.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
In April 2005, Williams decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he gave up his last three years of college eligibility.
Marvin Williams' NBA Journey
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2005–2012)
The Atlanta Hawks picked Marvin Williams as the second player in the 2005 NBA draft. In his first season (2005–06), he played in 79 games. He averaged 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. This earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. On December 20, 2005, he scored his season-high of 26 points against the Miami Heat.
Williams missed some games in his second season due to a broken hand. But he still managed to score a season-high 24 points twice. Once against the Toronto Raptors and once against the Washington Wizards.
The 2007–08 season was his best for scoring. He averaged 14.8 points per game. On January 25, 2008, he scored a career-high 33 points. This helped the Hawks win against the Seattle SuperSonics.
In 2009, he scored 31 points against the Denver Nuggets. He also started making more three-pointers. He made 55 that season, much more than in his first three years combined. On December 5, 2009, he grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds against the Dallas Mavericks.
Williams helped the Hawks reach the playoffs for five years in a row. This was a big deal because the team hadn't made the playoffs in the eight years before he joined. He also won the Hawks' Jason Collier Memorial Trophy twice. This award is for players who do great work in the community.
Time with the Utah Jazz (2012–2014)
On July 11, 2012, Williams was traded to the Utah Jazz. He played his first game for the Jazz on October 31, 2012. He scored 21 points in a win against the Dallas Mavericks. He also had another 20-point game that season.
In February 2014, he scored a season-high 23 points twice for the Jazz.
Years with the Charlotte Hornets (2014–2020)
On July 21, 2014, Williams signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets. In his first game for the Hornets, he scored 19 points. This helped them win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
On February 5, 2016, Williams scored a season-high 27 points against the Miami Heat. That season, he became one of only five NBA players to get at least 500 rebounds and make 150 three-pointers. He was the first player in Charlotte Hornets history to do this.
He re-signed with the Hornets in July 2016. On March 10, 2017, he grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds in a big win. This was against the Orlando Magic. The next day, he scored a season-high 27 points.
On December 21, 2018, Williams made a career-high seven 3-pointers. He scored 24 points in a win against the Detroit Pistons. On March 8, 2019, he made seven 3-pointers again. He scored a season-high 30 points in a close win over the Washington Wizards.
In February 2020, Williams left the Hornets.
Joining the Milwaukee Bucks (2020)
On February 10, 2020, Williams signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. He played for them in the NBA Bubble during the playoffs. On August 29, he scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a playoff win. This helped the Bucks win their first-round series.
On September 8, after the Bucks were out of the playoffs, Marvin Williams announced his retirement. He ended his professional basketball career.
Marvin Williams' Personal Life
Marvin Williams Jr. is the son of Marvin Williams Sr. and Andrea Gittens. He has two brothers named Demetrius and J’Tonn. His middle name, Gaye, comes from his father. His grandmother named his dad after the famous singer Marvin Gaye.
In July 2014, Williams finished his college degree. He studied African-American studies at North Carolina. He worked on his degree for nine years. He took summer classes and studied during the NBA season. He would study after practice and while traveling for games.
See also
In Spanish: Marvin Williams para niños
