Terrence Williams

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{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Terrence Williams

| image = Terrence Williams in March 2013.jpg

| image_size = 260px

| caption = Williams with the Boston Celtics in 2013

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 6

| weight_lb = 220

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|6|28}}

| birth_place = Seattle, Washington, U.S.

| high_school = Rainier Beach
(Seattle, Washington)

| college = Louisville (2005–2009)

| draft_round = 1

| draft_pick = 11

| draft_team = New Jersey Nets

| draft_year = 2009

| career_start = 2009

| career_end = 2015

| career_position = Shooting guard / small forward

| career_number = 8, 1, 55

| years1 ={{nbay|2009|start}}–{{nbay|2010|start}} | team1 = New Jersey Nets

| years2 =2010 | team2 = →Springfield Armor

| years3 ={{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}} | team3 = Houston Rockets

| years4 ={{nbay|2011|end}} | team4 = Sacramento Kings

| years5 =2012–2013 | team5 = Guangdong Southern Tigers

| years6 ={{nbay|2012|end}} | team6 = Boston Celtics

| years7 =2013 | team7 = Türk Telekom

| years8 =2014 | team8 = Los Angeles D-Fenders

| years9 =2014 | team9 = Brujos de Guayama

| years10 =2014 | team10 = Meralco Bolts

| years11 =2014 | team11 = Soles de Santo Domingo

| years12 =2014 | team12 = Reales de La Vega

| years13 =2014 | team13 = Fuerza Regia

| years14 =2015 | team14 = Vaqueros de Bayamón

| years15 =2015 | team15 = Guaiqueríes de Margarita

| highlights =

All-NBA D-League Third Team (2014)
Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2009)

}}

Terrence Deshon Williams (born June 28, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. Williams was drafted 11th overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. He was the senior co-captain for the 2008–09 University of Louisville Cardinals.

Early career

At Rainier Beach High School, Williams was a four-year starter on the basketball team. He helped the team to a state title in 2003. He averaged 21.7 points his senior year. He was also a starting wide receiver and free safety on the football team. He considered attending Indiana and Kansas before deciding to play for the University of Louisville Cardinals.{{cite web |url=http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/williams_terrence00.html |title=Player Bio: Terrence Williams :: Men's Basketball |publisher=Uoflsports.cstv.com |date=June 28, 1987 |access-date=June 29, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226013150/http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/williams_terrence00.html |archive-date=February 26, 2009 }}

In the 2007–08 University of Louisville season, Williams achieved the third and fourth triple-doubles in Louisville basketball history (the first two by Samaki Walker and Ellis Myles). He racked up 14 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in the Cardinals' season-opening 104–69 win over Hartford{{cite web|author=Graves, Will |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/recap?gid=200711170314 |title=NCAA Basketball - Hartford Hawks/Louisville Cardinals Recap Saturday November 17, 2007 - Yahoo! Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=January 1, 2007 |access-date=June 29, 2009}} and had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a January 19, 2008 loss to Seton Hall.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=280192550 |title=Louisville-Seton Hall Box Score |access-date=February 24, 2008 |work=ESPN}}

Williams appeared on three straight Sports Illustrated covers {{cite web|author=Bozich, Rick|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/bozich/2009/03/twill-sports-illustrated-cover-streak.html |title=TWill Sports Illustrated Cover Streak Ends at Three |publisher=Courier-journal.com |access-date=June 29, 2009}} and is one of few athletes to do so. He was also a finalist in the Lowe's Senior Class Award{{cite web|url=http://www.seniorclassaward.com/news/view/lowes_senior_class_award_announces_finalists_for_the_ncaa_division_i_mens_a/ |title=Lowe's Senior Class Award Announces Finalists For NCAA Division I Men's & Women's Basketball |publisher=Seniorclassaward.com |date=February 4, 2009 |access-date=June 29, 2009}} and was named to the Lowe's Senior Class All-Senior All-America first team.{{cite web |url=http://www.seniorclassaward.com/news/view/north_carolina_forward_tyler_hansbrough_named_2008_09_senior_class_award_wi/ |title=NORTH CAROLINA FORWARD TYLER HANSBROUGH WINS 2008-09 MEN'S BASKETBALL LOWES SENIOR CLASS AWARD |access-date=June 28, 2009 }}

Williams had extraordinary overall athletic abilities as recognized by his college coach Rick Pitino. "He's a freakish athlete", Pitino said.{{cite news |first=Lindsey |last=Willhite |title=Williams, Louisville won't sneak up on opponents |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2007-10-25-sw-louisville-williams_N.htm |work=USA Today |date=October 25, 2007 }} He is known for his slam dunking abilities and won the dunk contest at the 2005 Kentucky Derby Basketball Classic.{{cite web|url=http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Terrence-Williams-507/ |title=DraftExpress NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Terrence Williams, Stats, Comparisons, and Outlook |publisher=Draftexpress.com |date=June 28, 1987 |access-date=June 29, 2009}}

Professional career

= New Jersey Nets (2009–2010) =

File:Terrence Williams NJ Nets.jpg

Williams was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and was signed to a four-year contract.{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-07-06-3602174845_x.htm |title=Nets sign 1st-round draft pick Williams |access-date=July 28, 2009 |date= July 6, 2009|work=USA Today}} He saw playing time early in his rookie season but was relegated to a lesser role as a result of poor behavior; he was late for meetings, missed a team bus and slept in through a shoot-around.{{cite web |last1=Kerber |first1=Fred |title=Nets rookie Williams gets the point – just in time |url=https://nypost.com/2010/01/24/nets-rookie-williams-gets-the-point-just-in-time/ |website=New York Post |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=January 24, 2010}} His playing time increased after an injury to Devin Harris and a meeting with the team president, Rod Thorn, and interim coach, Kiki VanDeWeghe. On April 9, 2010, Williams recorded a triple-double with a career-high 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a double overtime 127–116 win over the Chicago Bulls. It was the first triple-double by a Nets rookie since 2001.{{cite web |title=Nets stall Bulls' playoff clincher |url=https://www.recordonline.com/story/sports/nba/2010/04/10/nets-stall-bulls-playoff-clincher/51643701007/ |website=Times Herald-Record |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=April 10, 2010}}

Williams continued to violate team policy during the beginning of his sophomore season.{{cite web |last1=Stephenson |first1=Colin |title=For Nets guard Terrence Williams, the long road back starts now |url=https://www.nj.com/nets/2010/11/for_nets_guard_terrence_willia.html |website=NJ.com |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=November 27, 2010}} Fines issued by the Nets failed to deter Williams from his past transgressions of being late to practices and team meetings. On November 26, 2010, he was assigned to the Springfield Armor of the NBA D-League.[http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/26/nets-williams-dleague.ap/index.html Nets assign problem kid Williams to D-League team], nba.com Nets head coach Avery Johnson denied that the assignment was due to disciplinary reasons but instead because the team did not have enough minutes for Williams. He was recalled on December 7, 2010.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/nets/2010/12/terrence_williams_will_rejoin.html|title=Terrence Williams will rejoin team for practice today, Derrick Favors returns home|first=Colin|last=Stephenson|date=December 8, 2010|website=nj.com}}

= Houston Rockets (2010–2012) =

On December 15, 2010, Williams was traded to the Houston Rockets in a three-team trade involving the Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web | title = Rockets Acquire Terrence Williams from Nets | url = http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets_acquire_terrence_willi_2010_12_15.html | work = NBA.com | date = December 15, 2010 | access-date = December 15, 2010}} He averaged 4.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12 games played for Rockets.{{cite web |title=Kings sign Terrence Williams |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7719009/sacramento-kings-sign-former-houston-rocket-terrence-williams-10-day-contract |website=ESPN |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=March 22, 2012}} On March 16, 2012, Williams was waived by the Rockets.{{cite web|last=Feigen|first=Jonathan|title=Rockets waive Terrence Williams; Derek Fisher may not play a game as a Rocket|date=March 16, 2012 |url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2012/03/rockets-waive-terrence-williams-derek-fisher-may-not-play-a-game-as-a-rocket/|publisher=Ultimate Rockets|access-date=March 16, 2012}}

In a 2014 interview, Daryl Morey called the loss of a first-round pick for Williams one of his worst moves as a general manager.{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=Matt |title=Daryl Morey 'proud' that he may have made worst pick ever in White |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/daryl-morey-proud-that-he-may-have-made-worst-pick-ever-in-white/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=January 26, 2014}}

= Sacramento Kings (2012) =

After being waived by the Rockets, Williams signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings on March 21, 2012.{{cite web | title = Kings Sign Terrence Williams to 10-Day Contract | url = http://www.nba.com/kings/news/terrence_williams_release_2012_03_21.html | work = NBA.com | date = March 21, 2012 | access-date = March 21, 2012}} He was signed for the remainder of the season on March 31, 2012.{{cite web | title = Kings Sign Terrence Williams For Remainder of Season | url = http://www.nba.com/kings/news/terrence_williams_press_release_2012_03_31.html | work = NBA.com | date = March 31, 2012 | access-date = April 1, 2012}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/18197362/kings-sign-f-terrence-williams-for-rest-of-the-season|title=Kings sign G/F Terrence Williams for rest of the season}}

= Guangdong Southern Tigers (2012–2013) =

In October 2012, Williams joined the Detroit Pistons for their training camp.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-add-terrence-williams-and-jonny-flynn-training-camp-roster|title=Detroit Pistons Add Terrence Williams and Jonny Flynn to Training Camp Roster|website=Detroit Pistons}} On October 22, 2012, Williams was waived by the Detroit Pistons.{{Cite web|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224097/Pistons-Waive-Flynn-Terrence-Williams|title=Pistons Waive Flynn, Terrence Williams|website=basketball.realgm.com}}

In November 2012, he joined the Guangdong Southern Tigers of China.{{Cite web|url=http://www.goodwinsports.com/2012/11/terrence-williams-joins-the-cbas-guangdong-southern-tigers/|title=Terrence Williams Joins the CBA's Guangdong Southern Tigers}} He left the Tigers in February 2013.

= Boston Celtics (2013) =

On February 20, 2013, Williams signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics.{{cite web | title = Celtics Sign Terrence Williams | url = http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/celtics-sign-terrence-williams | work = NBA.com | date = January 20, 2013 | access-date = January 20, 2013}} On March 3, 2013, Williams re-signed to a multi-year contract with the Celtics.{{cite web | title = Celtics Sign Williams to Multi-Year Contract | url = http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/celtics-sign-williams-multi-year-contract | work = NBA.com | date = March 3, 2013 | access-date = March 3, 2013}} His appearance on May 3, 2013, in the Celtics’ Game 6 first round playoff loss to the New York Knicks would be his final appearance in the NBA. On June 30, 2013, he was waived by the Celtics.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/063013-celtics-waive-terrence-williams|title=Celtics Waive Terrence Williams|website=Boston Celtics}}

= Türk Telekom (2013) =

In October 2013, Williams signed with Türk Telekom.{{cite news|title=Terrence Williams moves to Turk Telekom Ankara|url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/turkey/65880/terrence-williams-moves-to-turk-telekom-ankara.html|access-date=November 20, 2013|newspaper=Sportando.net|date=October 24, 2013}} He parted ways with them on November 14, after playing only two games in Turkish Basketball League.{{cite news|title=Terrence Williams leaves Turk Telekom Ankara|url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/turkey/67411/terrence-williams-leaves-turk-telekom-ankara.html|access-date=November 20, 2013|newspaper=Sportando.net|date=November 14, 2013}}

= Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013–2014) =

On December 31, 2013, Williams was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/131231_williams.html|title=D-Fenders Acquire Terrence Williams|website=NBA.com }} He set the D-Fenders franchise single-game scoring record with 50 points on January 31, 2014, against the Idaho Stampede, surpassing 49 earlier that season by Manny Harris.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20140131/LADIDA/gameinfo.html|title=LOS ANGELES TAKES DOWN IDAHO BEHIND WILLIAMS' FRANCHISE RECORD 50 POINTS|access-date=February 2, 2014|date=January 31, 2014|work=NBA.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221125909/http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20140131/LADIDA/gameinfo.html|archive-date=February 21, 2014}}

= Brujos de Guayama (2014) =

In April 2014, Williams signed with Brujos de Guayama of Puerto Rico.{{cite news|title=Terrence Williams signs with Brujos de Guayama|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/117512/terrence-williams-signs-with-brujos-de-guayama.html|access-date=April 20, 2014|newspaper=Sportando.com|date=April 19, 2014}} He was waived on May 1, 2014.{{cite news|title=Brujos de Guayama sign Mike Sweetney, waive Terrence Williams|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/118666/brujos-de-guayama-sign-mike-sweetney-waive-terrence-williams.html|access-date=May 2, 2014|newspaper=Sportando.com|date=May 1, 2014}}

= Meralco Bolts (2014) =

On May 18, 2014, Williams signed with Meralco Bolts,{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/asia/120048/terrence-williams-signs-with-meralco-bolts.html|title=Terrence Williams signs with Meralco Bolts}} but left seven days later after just three games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/asia/120592/meralco-bolts-sign-mario-west-to-replace-terrence-williams.html|title=Meralco Bolts sign Mario West to replace Terrence Williams}}

= Soles de Santo Domingo (2014) =

Williams joined Soles de Santo Domingo of the Dominican Republic in 2014.

= Reales de La Vega (2014) =

Williams joined Reales de La Vega of the Dominican Republic in 2014.

= Fuerza Regia (2014–2015) =

On December 26, 2014, WIlliams signed with Fuerza Regia of Mexico.{{cite news|title=LLEGA TERRENCE WILLIAMS A FUERZA REGIA|url=http://www.fuerzaregia.com/index.php?varMainFrame=0&varId=1793|access-date=July 14, 2015|work=Fuerzaregia.com|date=December 26, 2014|language=es|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715022133/http://www.fuerzaregia.com/index.php?varMainFrame=0&varId=1793|archive-date=July 15, 2015}} In his first game, he scored 19 points in the game that Fuerza Regia won 101–85 against Gigantes Estado de Mexico. Williams also grabbed 2 rebounds and has 6 assists.{{Cite web|url = http://mmdeportes.telediario.mx/note/fuerza-regia-se-lleva-el-triunfo|title = Fuerza Regia se lleva el triunfo ("Fuerza Regia takes the win")|date = December 27, 2014|publisher = telediario}}

= Vaqueros de Bayamón (2015) =

On January 17, 2015, Williams signed with Maccabi Ashdod of Israel.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/148991/maccabi-ashdod-signs-terrence-williams.html|title=Maccabi Ashdod signs Terrence Williams}} Ten days later, he left the club before playing in a single game for them.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/150207/terrence-williams-cut-by-maccabi-ashdod-before-making-debut-in-israel.html|title=Terrence Williams cut by Maccabi Ashdod before making debut in Israel}} In March 2015, he signed with Vaqueros de Bayamón of Puerto Rico.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/iamdpick/status/574720225746161664|title=Terrence Williams signed with Vaqueros De Bayamon in Puerto Rico, he said via text.|first=David|last=Pick|date=March 8, 2015}} He was released by the club after appearing in just two league games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/vaqueroscontratanaebiere-2021999/|title=Vaqueros contratan a Ebi Ere|date=March 18, 2015|website=El Nuevo Dia}}

= Guaiqueríes de Margarita (2015) =

In April 2015, Williams signed with Guaiqueríes de Margarita of Venezuela for the rest of the 2015 LPB season.{{cite news|title=Terrence Williams (ex Bayamon) signs at Guaiqueries|url=http://www.latinbasket.com/Puerto-Rico/news/402902/Terrence-Williams-%28ex-Bayamon%29-signs-at-Guaiqueries|access-date=April 29, 2015|work=Eurobasket.com|date=April 28, 2015}}

On October 6, 2015, Williams signed with the upcoming AmeriLeague to play on the following season.{{cite news|title=Terrence Williams and Antoine Wright Sign with AmeriLeague|url=http://www.amerileague.com/blog/terrence-williams-and-antoine-wright-sign-with-amerileague/|access-date=October 12, 2015|work=AmeriLeague.com|date=October 6, 2015}} However, the league folded after it was discovered the founder was a con artist.{{cite news|title=AmeriLeague Founder Revealed As Con Artist|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/239602/AmeriLeague-Founder-Revealed-As-Con-Artist|access-date=October 22, 2015|work=RealGM.com|date=October 22, 2015}}

NBA career statistics

=Regular season=

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | New Jersey

| 78 || 9 || 22.6 || .401 || .310 || .715 || 4.5 || 2.9 || .6 || .1 || 8.4

| align="left" | {{nbay|2010}}

| align="left" | New Jersey

| 10 || 0 || 20.6 || .397 || .333 || .500 || 3.6 || 3.1 || .5 || .0 || 6.7

| align="left" | {{nbay|2010}}

| align="left" | Houston

| 11 || 0 || 7.6 || .333 || .200 || .818 || 1.4 || .6 || .4 || .0 || 3.5

| align="left" | {{nbay|2011}}

| align="left" | Houston

| 12 || 0 || 15.1 || .351 || .421 || .500 || 2.4 || .8 || .3 || .1 || 4.5

| align="left" | {{nbay|2011}}

| align="left" | Sacramento

| 18 || 0 || 20.5 || .461 || .296 || .618 || 4.1 || 3.1 || .9 || .3 || 8.8

| align="left" | {{nbay|2012}}

| align="left" | Boston

| 24 || 0 || 13.3 || .495 || .333 || .429 || 1.8 || 1.6 || .5 || .1 || 4.6

| style="text-align:left;"| Career

| style="text-align:left;"|

| 153 || 9 || 19.1 || .412 || .317 || .659 || 3.6 || 2.4 || .5 || .1 || 7.1

=Playoffs=

| align="left" | 2013

| align="left" | Boston

| 5 || 0 || 9.6 || .200 || .000 || .500 || 2.0 || 1.2 || .0 || .2 || 1.0

| style="text-align:left;"| Career

| style="text-align:left;"|

| 5 || 0 || 9.6 || .200 || .000 || .500 || 2.0 || 1.2 || .0 || .2 || 1.0

Personal life

Williams has estimated that he owns over 300 pairs of sneakers. His nickname is "T-Will".

Criminal charges

On October 7, 2021, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Audrey Strauss, criminally charged Williams and 15 others in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the NBA's health plan, in which nearly $4 million in fraudulent claims appeared to have been made. Strauss referred to Williams as the leader of the conspiracy. The charges alleged that Williams obtained fraudulent medical and dental invoices, sent them to his co-conspirators, including other former NBA players, and claims were submitted by the aforementioned co-conspirators to the plan, which paid "most" claims for medical care never rendered. Nineteen people were charged in the indictment on counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nba-veterans-arrested-in-alleged-health-insurance-fraud-scheme-sources/3311071|title= 18 NBA Veterans Arrested in Alleged $4 Million Health Insurance Fraud Scheme |work=NBC News|date=October 7, 2021}}

On August 3, 2023, Williams was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the scheme.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38129251/ex-nba-player-terrence-williams-sentenced-10-years-prison|title=Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison|work=ESPN|date=August 3, 2023}}

References

External links

[http://basketball.latinbasket.com/player/Terrence_Williams/99073 Eurobasket.com profile]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20150809060707/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6046790/playerview.html FIBA.com profile]

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Category:American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines

Category:American expatriate basketball people in Turkey

Category:American expatriate basketball people in Venezuela

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