Corliss Williamson is a former professional basketball player who starred atplayed in the National Basketball Association.
Pro Career
In 1995, Williamson was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 13th pick in the NBA Draft.Basketball-Reference.com: [1]In his first season with the Kings, he appeared in 53 games and averaged 5.6 points. Williamson went on to play for several other teams throughout his career, including the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers. As a Piston, Williamson was named the NBA's 2002 Sixth Man of the Year.
In 2007, Williamson retired from the NBA. He finished his playing career with averages of 11.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 22.8 minutes per game.NBA.com: Corliss Williamson
Corliss Williamson Timeline
- December 4, 1973: Born
- 1995: Drafted by Sacramento Kings
- 2000: Traded to Toronto Raptors
- 2001: Traded to Detroit Pistons
- 2004: Traded to Philadelphia 76ers
- 2005: Traded to Sacramento Kings
- 2007: Retired from NBA
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Corliss Williamson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Sacramento Kings
- Basketball-Reference.com: Corliss Williamson Career Stats
- Height: 6' 7"
- Weight: 245lbs
- Rookie Year: 1995-96
Corliss Williamson Timeline
December 4, 1973: Born
1994: Named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament
1994: Won the NCAA Basketball Championship with the University of Arkansas
1995: Drafted 13th overall by the Sacramento Kings
2000: Traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Doug Christie
2001: Traded to the Detroit Pistons, was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year
2003: Won his first NBA Championship with the Pistons
2004: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
2005: Returns to the Sacramento Kings along with Brian Skinner and Kenny Thomas for Chris Webber
2007: Retires from the NBA
