Marcus Williams (basketball, born 1986)
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| Shanxi Zhongyu | |
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| Small forward / Guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 18, 1986 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) |
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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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[edit] 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]
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] China
Williams later joined the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China. He then moved to Shanxi Zhongyu.[11]
[edit] NBA career statistics
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| 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 |
[edit] Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 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 |
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
- 1986 births
- Living people
- African American basketball players
- American basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in China
- 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
- Chinese Basketball Association players
- Zhejiang Golden Bulls players
