Marvin Williams

Basketball player, NBA forward

Marvin Williams - Athletes & Sports Figures born June 19th, 1986
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Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, winning the NCAA Championship in 2005. Selected second overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Played as a forward for teams including the Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz, and Charlotte Hornets. Achieved career averages of 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game over a 15-year professional career, contributing to playoff appearances during tenures with multiple teams.

NCAA Championship with North Carolina

Second overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft

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