- Marcus Williams (basketball, born 1986)
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Marcus Williams Shanxi Zhongyu Small forward / Guard Personal information Date of birth November 18, 1986 Place of birth Seattle, Washington Nationality American High school Roosevelt (Seattle) Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Listed weight 207 lb (94 kg) Career information College Arizona NBA Draft 2007 / 2nd round, 33rd overall Selected by the San Antonio Spurs Pro career 2007–present Career history San Antonio Spurs (2007; 2009)
Austin Toros (2007-2008; 2008-2010)
Los Angeles Clippers (2008)
Charlotte Bobcats (2008)
Zhejiang Golden Bulls (2010-2011)
Shanxi Zhongyu (2011-present)Stats at NBA.com Marcus Eliot Williams (born November 18, 1986 in Seattle, Washington) is an American professional basketball player who plays small forward, shooting guard and point guard.
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College career
Williams attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle. As a freshman, he played for the University of Arizona during the 2005–2006 basketball season. He played in all 33 of Arizona's games and started 25 games. Williams was the second leading scorer, averaging 13.0 points per game while leading the team in three point field goal percentage. He also averaged 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. His performance was good enough to earn him a spot on the Pac-10 all-freshman team.[1] After his very strong freshman year, Williams considered entering himself into the 2006 NBA Draft.[2]
NBA career
Williams was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs with the 33rd overall pick. Williams was waived by the Spurs on 27 October 2007.[3] After spending considerable playing time with the Austin Toros from the NBDL and performing very well, He was re-signed by the Spurs on 26 December 2007.[4] On December 29, Williams was waived by the Spurs in favour of DerMarr Johnson.[5]
On 28 March 2008, he was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers for the remainder 2007–08 NBA season.[6]
On 27 September 2008 Williams signed with the Charlotte Bobcats.
On 8 April 2009, following the extended injury of Manu Ginobili, Williams signed with the San Antonio Spurs. Malik Hairston was waived to make room for Williams. After registering two games for the Spurs (scoring four points in three minutes), Williams was assigned to the Austin Toros.
NBA Development League career
After being waived by the San Antonio Spurs, Marcus Williams spent time in the NBDL playing for San Antonio's affiliate, the Austin Toros. In the 2007–2008 season he averaged 19.2 points per game in 36 games. On 4 April 2009, Williams recorded his first career triple double against the Iowa Energy, registering 29 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.[7]
On 2/14/2008, Williams replaced teammate Malik Hairston to play in the D-League All-Star Game for the Blue Team.[8] In 19:51 of game time he registered 11 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and a steal.[9]
The 2008–2009 basketball season marked a stellar season for Williams; twice the recipient of being named player of the month and All-NBA D-League First Team honors.[10]
After beginning 2010 playing in China, Williams returned to play with the Austin Toros late in the season. His presence was felt immediately. On 03/24/2010 in a game against Springfield, Williams was perfect from the field in attaining his 29 points; Williams shot 8 of 8 from the field, 4 of 4 from behind the arc, and 9 of 9 from the free throw line.
China
Williams later joined the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China. He then moved to Shanxi Zhongyu.[11]
NBA career statistics
Legend 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 Bold Career high Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG 2007–08 San Antonio 1 0 2.0 .000 .000 .000 .0 .0 .0 1.0 .0 2007–08 L.A. Clippers 10 0 3.4 .263 .000 .000 1.2 .3 .1 .0 1.0 2008–09 San Antonio 2 0 1.5 1.000 .000 .000 .0 .0 .0 .0 2.0 Career 13 0 3.0 .318 .000 .000 .9 .2 .1 .0 1.1 Notes
- ^ Pac-10 2006 season wrap up accessed August 8, 2006
- ^ Marcus Williams emerging as national star Accessed August 8, 2006
- ^ Spurs Waive Marcus Williams
- ^ Spurs Sign Marcus Williams
- ^ Spurs add journeyman guard Johnson, waive rookie Williams
- ^ Clippers sign Marcus Williams, waive Aaron Williams
- ^ Iowa at Austin box score
- ^ 2009 NBA D-League All-Star Replacements Announced
- ^ D-League All-Star Game box score
- ^ All D-League Teams
- ^ Shanxi Zhongyu
External links
- Marcus Williams D-League Profile
- Marcus Williams at NBA.com
- http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willima04.html
- Marcus Williams profile
- Marcus Williams University of Arizona profile
2007 NBA Draft First round Greg Oden · Kevin Durant · Al Horford · Mike Conley, Jr. · Jeff Green · Yi Jianlian · Corey Brewer · Brandan Wright · Joakim Noah · Spencer Hawes · Acie Law · Thaddeus Young · Julian Wright · Al Thornton · Rodney Stuckey · Nick Young · Sean Williams · Marco Belinelli · Javaris Crittenton · Jason Smith · Daequan Cook · Jared Dudley · Wilson Chandler · Rudy Fernández · Morris Almond · Aaron Brooks · Arron Afflalo · Tiago Splitter · Alando Tucker · Petteri KoponenSecond round Carl Landry · Gabe Pruitt · Marcus Williams · Nick Fazekas · Glen Davis · Jermareo Davidson · Josh McRoberts · Kyrylo Fesenko · Stanko Barać · Sun Yue · Chris Richard · Derrick Byars · Adam Haluska · Reyshawn Terry · Jared Jordan · Stephane Lasme · Dominic McGuire · Marc Gasol · Aaron Gray · Renaldas Seibutis · JamesOn Curry · Taurean Green · Demetris Nichols · Brad Newley · Herbert Hill · Ramon Sessions · Sammy Mejia · Giorgos Printezis · D. J. Strawberry · Milovan RakovićCategories:- 1986 births
- Living people
- African American basketball players
- American basketball players
- Arizona Wildcats men's basketball players
- San Antonio Spurs players
- Los Angeles Clippers players
- Small forwards
- People from Seattle, Washington
- San Antonio Spurs draft picks
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