Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams is a free agent point guard in the National Basketball Association, who most recently played for the Golden State Warriors.

Williams, who played in just nine games with the Warriors in the 2008-2009 season, was released by the team on March 10, 2009.CBSSports.com: Warriors Release Former UConn Guard Williams

Marcus Darell Williams was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 3, 1985. He attended high school at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and continued his education at the University of Connecticut. In 2006, Williams was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 22nd pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Marcus Williams

In his first season with the Nets, Williams averaged 6.8 points, 3.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 16.6 minutes in 79 games. In his second season with the Nets, Williams averaged 5.9 points and 2.6 assists in 53 games.NBA.com: Marcus Williams

On July 22, 2008, Williams was traded from the Nets to the Golden State Warriors for a first-round draft pick. In his nine games with the Warriors, Williams averaged six minutes per game, a field goal percentage of .235, and three-point and free throw averages of .333.

• December 3, 1985: Born
• 2003-2006: Played at the University of Connecticut
• 2006: Drafted by the New Jersey Nets
• 2008: Traded to the Golden State Warriors
• 2009: Released by the Golden State Warriors

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  • Basketball-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 3"
  • Weight: 225 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2006

• December 3, 1985: Born

• 2003-2006: Played at the University of Connecticut

• 2006: Scored first ever triple double at University of Connecticut

• 2006: Drafted 22nd overall by the New Jersey Nets

• 2008: Traded to the Golden State Warriors

• 2009: Released by the Golden State Warriors