Former first-round pick Marcus Williams is back on an NBA roster, according to the Kings, who issued a press release today announcing that they’ve signed the veteran point guard to a contract. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed, but a non-guaranteed pact seems likely.
Williams, 31, was the 22nd overall pick in the 2006 draft, but the UConn product spent just four years in the league, appearing in 203 total games for the Nets, Warriors, and Grizzlies. He hasn’t appeared in an NBA game since the 2009/10 season, making the signing a curious one for the Kings.
Although he hasn’t been playing in the NBA since 2010, Williams has continued his professional career overseas, spending time with clubs in Russia, China, Spain, Serbia, and Montenegro. Most recently, he signed a deal in March with Cholet Basket in France.
The signing of Williams may have been influenced by Kings assistant general manager Ken Catanella. The veteran executive worked in the Nets’ front office from 2006 to 2008, which were the same years that Williams spent with the club.
Williams should not be confused with the former Arizona forward of the same name, who last played in the NBA for the Spurs in 2008/09.
holy shit
Chris Mullin gave up a first-round pick for this guy. He didn’t last the season. Another one of his fabulous moves as the Warriors GM.
it ended up being the 21st overall pick in the 2013 nba draft, relax
By itself, sure, whatever…, no biggie. But it’s just that it was one crap move after another by a former great player, who the owner thought would make a great GM. When will they learn….
okay, that’s fair