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By Orgate-Hamilton

Updated 29 March 2023

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American basketball player (1985-)

Marcus Williams is ...

Alive

Born	3 December 1985 in Los Angeles
Age	37 years, 6 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Birth name	Marcus Darrell Williams
Occupation	basketball player
Height	1.91m (6'3")
Weight	93kg (205.0lbs)
Country for sport	United States of America
Twitter username	_MWill
Sport	basketball
Member of sports team	Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, Baloncesto Málaga, Brooklyn Nets, Jiangsu Dragons, BC UNICS, BC Enisey, Piratas de Quebradillas and UConn Huskies men's basketball
Educated at	Oak Hill Academy, University of Connecticut and Crenshaw High School

About Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams: The Rise and Fall of a Promising Basketball Star

Marcus Williams was born on December 3, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. From a young age, he showed a natural talent for basketball, and by the time he reached high school, he was already being scouted by college coaches.

Williams attended the University of Connecticut, where he played for the Huskies for two seasons. During his time there, he helped lead the team to the NCAA championship game in 2004, and was named to the All-Tournament team. He was also named to the All-Big East First Team in 2006.

After his sophomore year, Williams declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 22nd overall pick. He played for the Nets for two seasons, but struggled to find consistent playing time. In 2008, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors, where he played for one season before being traded again to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Unfortunately, Williams' career began to unravel at this point. He was arrested for possession of marijuana in 2009, and was subsequently suspended for violating the NBA's drug policy. He was also involved in a car accident in 2010, which resulted in him being charged with driving under the influence.

Williams' off-court troubles, combined with his inconsistent play on the court, led to him bouncing around the NBA for the next few years. He played for the Memphis Grizzlies, the Charlotte Bobcats, and the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League.

Despite his struggles, Williams remained determined to make a comeback. In 2014, he signed with the Shanxi Brave Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association, where he played for one season before returning to the United States.

Today, Williams is retired from professional basketball, but he remains involved in the sport. He has worked as a coach and trainer, and has also started his own basketball academy. While his career may not have gone as planned, Williams remains a beloved figure among basketball fans, who remember him for his natural talent and his never-give-up attitude.

References:

1. "Marcus Williams." Basketball-Reference.com. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willima10.html

2. "Former UConn Star Marcus Williams Signs with Chinese Team." Hartford Courant. https://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-marc