About Sam Williams
Born 1959. Sam Williams is an American basketball player.
Samuel Keith Williams (born March 7, 1959), nicknamed "Slam", is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played four seasons in the NBA from 1981 through 1985 with the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams played college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils, where he was an All-Pac-10 first team selection in 1981. He was drafted in the 1981 NBA draft in the second round with the 33rd overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. Williams also played in the Continental Basketball Association in 1991–92 for the Bakersfield Jammers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Sam Williams?
American basketball player, born 1959
When was Sam Williams born?
Sam Williams was born on 7 May 1959 in Los Angeles.
What is Sam Williams's occupation?
Sam Williams is a basketball player.
What nationality is Sam Williams?
Sam Williams is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Williams (basketball, born 1959)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Williams. https://biography.guide/sam-williams-basketball-player/
MLA: "Sam Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-williams-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Sam Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-williams-basketball-player/.
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