Terrence Williams
Basketball player for the New Jersey Nets
Born
June 28th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Louisville, where achievements included winning the 2009 Big East Championship. Selected 11th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. Career in the NBA spanned from 2009 to 2013, with periods on multiple teams including the Nets, Houston Rockets, and the Boston Celtics. Transitioned to international play, joining teams in China and Puerto Rico after leaving the NBA.
Winning the 2009 Big East Championship
Being selected 11th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft
Playing for the New Jersey Nets
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