Mike Williams (basketball) facts for kids
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| Power forward / small forward | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 14, 1963 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| High school | De La Salle (Chicago, Illinois) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 3 / Pick: 51st overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | ||||||||||||||
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| 1986–1988 | CB Murcia | |||||||||||||
| 1988–1989 | La Crosse Catbirds | |||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 1990 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||
| 1990 | Caixa Ourense | |||||||||||||
| 1990–1991 | La Crosse Catbirds | |||||||||||||
| 1991 | Fort Wayne Fury | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1982 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | La Crosse Catbirds | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | |||||||||||||
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Michael George Williams (born August 14, 1963) is a former American basketball player. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Mike played as a power forward. He was 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 255 pounds.
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Mike Williams' Early Life and High School
Mike Williams grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to De La Salle Institute for high school. While there, he was a star player for the school's basketball team, the Meteors. He helped his team win three Catholic League titles in a row. They also reached the "Elite Eight" of the state tournament twice. This means they were among the top eight teams in the state.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Mike Williams played college basketball. He first attended the University of Cincinnati from 1981 to 1983. Later, he transferred to Bradley University, where he played for two seasons, from 1984 to 1986.
At Bradley, Mike was a key player. He averaged 13.0 points per game. He also grabbed 6.8 rebounds per game. In 1986, he was recognized as a Second-team All-MVC player. This award shows he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Mike Williams' Professional Basketball Journey
In 1986, Mike Williams was chosen in the 1986 NBA draft. The Golden State Warriors picked him as the 51st player overall. This was in the third round of the draft.
Mike later played in the NBA during the 1989–1990 season. He played for two different teams that year. He was part of the Sacramento Kings and the Atlanta Hawks. During his time in the NBA, he averaged 0.7 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
International Play and Other Teams
Mike Williams also played basketball outside of the NBA. He played for teams in other leagues.
- From 1986 to 1988, he played for CB Murcia in Spain.
- He also played for the La Crosse Catbirds in the CBA. He had multiple stints with them (1988–1989, 1990–1991, 1993–1994).
- Other teams he played for include Caixa Ourense in Spain (1990).
- He also played for the Fort Wayne Fury (1991) and the Sioux Falls Skyforce (1991–1992, 1994–1996) in the CBA.
Pan American Games Achievement
Mike Williams also represented the United States in international competition. He won a silver medal at the 1995 Pan American Games. This event took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina. He was part of the Men's basketball national team. Winning a silver medal is a great achievement for any athlete.
See also
In Spanish: Mike Williams para niños
