Sam Williams (basketball, born 1959)

Samuel Keith Williams (born March 7, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played four seasons in the NBA from 1981 through 1985 with the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams played college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils, where he was an All-Pac-10 first team selection in 1981.[1] He was drafted in the 1981 NBA Draft in the second round with the 33rd overall pick by the Golden State Warriors.[2] Williams also played in the Continental Basketball Association in 1991-92 for the Bakersfield Jammers.[3]

Sam Williams
Personal information
Born (1959-03-07) March 7, 1959
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolWestchester
(Los Angeles, California)
College
NBA draft1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career1981–1993
PositionPower forward
Number33
Career history
19811983Golden State Warriors
19831985Philadelphia 76ers
1985–1986Virtus Bologna
1987–1988Basket Napoli
1988–1991BCM Gravelines
1991–1992Bakersfield Jammers
1992–1993Fenerbahçe
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Pac-10 (1981)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

  1. "Pac-12 Conference 2011–12 Men's Basketball Media Guide". Pac-12 Conference. 2011. p. 119. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  2. "Sam Williams Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  3. 1992-93 CBA Guide and Register


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