Ziaire Williams

Basketball player, Memphis Grizzlies

Ziaire Williams - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 12th, 2001
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A professional basketball player, born in 2001, played collegiate basketball at Stanford University before declaring for the NBA draft. Selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Contributed to the Grizzlies' playoff appearances during early career.

Drafted 10th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021

Played for Stanford University

Participated in NBA playoffs with the Grizzlies

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