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Willie Williams

b. 1946

American basketball player

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About Willie Williams

Born 1946. Willie Williams is an American basketball coach and basketball player.

Willie Earl Williams (born July 28, 1946) is a former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. Williams lettered two years in basketball at Florida State University after two years at Miami Dade Community College. In the 1968–69 season, Williams averaged 7.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. The following season, Williams averaged 16.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. He was drafted with the fourth pick in the third round of the 1970 NBA draft. After playing sixteen games with the Celtics in the 1970-71 NBA season, Williams was waived by the Celtics and then claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Royals. In his one NBA season, Williams averaged 0.9 points and 0.9 rebounds per game.

Career statistics

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Important facts

Born
28 July 1946, Miami
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball coach, basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Booker T. Washington High School, Florida State University
Also known as
Willie Earl Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Willie Williams?

American basketball player

When was Willie Williams born?

Willie Williams was born on 28 July 1946 in Miami.

What is Willie Williams's occupation?

Willie Williams is a basketball coach and basketball player.

What nationality is Willie Williams?

Willie Williams is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Williams

· Wikidata: Q4020225

· DBpedia: Willie Williams (basketball)

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