Corliss Williamson

Corliss Mondari Williamson (born December 4, 1973) is an American basketball coach who serves as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also a former player who played for four teams during his 12-year career. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns. His nickname is "Big Nasty", a moniker he received from his AAU coach when he was 13. Williamson was a dominating power forward in college at Arkansas, but an undersized power forward in the NBA and mostly played at the small forward position.

"Big Nasty" redirects here. For the rapper, see Big Narstie. For the stream, see Big Nasty Creek.

Corliss Mondari Williamson
Minnesota Timberwolves
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1973-12-04) December 4, 1973
Russellville, Arkansas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolRussellville (Russellville, Arkansas)
CollegeArkansas (1992–1995)
NBA draft1995: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career1995–2007
PositionPower forward / small forward
Number4, 34, 35, 14
Coaching career2007–present
Career history
As player:
1995–2000Sacramento Kings
2000–2001Toronto Raptors
2001–2004Detroit Pistons
2004–2005Philadelphia 76ers
2005–2007Sacramento Kings
As coach:
2007–2009Arkansas Baptist (assistant)
2009–2010Arkansas Baptist
2010–2013Central Arkansas
2013–2016Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2016–2018Orlando Magic (assistant)
2018–2019Phoenix Suns (assistant)
2023–presentMinnesota Timberwolves (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA champion (2004)
  • NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2002)
  • NCAA champion (1994)
  • NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1994)
  • 2× Consensus second-team All-American (1994, 1995)
  • 2× SEC Player of the Year (1994, 1995)
  • SEC Athlete of the Year (1994)
  • Gatorade National Player of the Year (1992)
  • First-team Parade All-American (1992)
  • Third-team Parade All-American (1991)
Career NBA statistics
Points9,147 (11.1 ppg)
Rebounds3,183 (3.9 rpg)
Assists972 (1.2 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U21 World Championship
1993 Valladolid National team
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