Deron Williams

Deron Michael Williams (/ˈdɛrən/ DERR-ən; born June 26, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini before being drafted third overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. A three-time NBA All-Star with the Jazz and Brooklyn Nets, Williams also played for Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball League during the 2011 NBA lockout, and was a gold medal winner on the United States national team at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.

Deron Williams
Williams with the Brooklyn Nets in 2014
Personal information
Born (1984-06-26) June 26, 1984
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolThe Colony (The Colony, Texas)
CollegeIllinois (2002–2005)
NBA draft2005: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Playing career2005–2017
PositionPoint guard
Number8, 31
Career history
20052011Utah Jazz
20112015New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets
2011Beşiktaş
20152017Dallas Mavericks
2017Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points13,804 (16.3 ppg)
Rebounds2,619 (3.1 rpg)
Assists6,819 (8.1 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
2008 BeijingTeam
2012 LondonTeam
FIBA Americas Championship
2007 Las Vegas
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2002 Isla Margarita Team
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