Lorenzo Williams (basketball, born 1969)

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Lorenzo Williams
Personal information
Born (1969-07-15) July 15, 1969 (age 56)
Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Forest (Ocala, Florida)
College
NBA draft 1991: undrafted
Playing career1992–2000
Position Power forward / center
Number40, 43, 44
Career history
1992 Charlotte Hornets
1992 Orlando Magic
1993 Boston Celtics
1993 Orlando Magic
1994 Charlotte Hornets
19941996 Dallas Mavericks
19962000 Washington Bullets / Wizards
Career highlights
  • Second-team All-TAAC (1991)
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Lorenzo Williams (born July 15, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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College career

Born in Ocala, Florida, Williams attended Polk Community College and Stetson University, both in Florida, and was known for his shot-blocking ability. [1]

Professional career

In the NBA, Williams, a 6'9" center, played with the Charlotte Hornets (1992, 1994), Orlando Magic (1992), Boston Celtics (1993), Dallas Mavericks (1994–96) and the Washington Bullets/Wizards (1996–2000). During 253 regular season games, he averaged three points and six rebounds per game, shooting less than 38% from the line. Williams was a top shot blocker in the NBA.

Williams also played in the Global Basketball Association (1991–92), the United States Basketball League (1991, 1992) and the Continental Basketball Association (1992–93 and 1993–94).

Post-retirement

After retiring, Williams worked helping youth to develop basketball skills at University of Central Florida's Five Star Basketball Camp, during the summer. [2]

Personal life

Williams has been married to Tracey Williams since July 13, 1996.[ citation needed ]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
*Led the league

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
1992–93 Charlotte 209.0.3334.5.0.01.01.0
1992–93 Orlando 303.3.000.7.0.3.3.0
1992–93 Boston 2276.9.516.2862.0.2.2.61.5
1993–94 Orlando 306.3.167.0001.3.7.71.0.7
1993–94 Charlotte 1019.0.000.4.0.01.02.0.0
1993–94 Dallas 341119.9.466.4296.1.7.41.23.2
1994–95 Dallas 82*8129.1.477.3768.41.5.61.84.0
1995–96 Dallas 656127.8.407.000.3438.01.3.71.93.0
1996–97 Washington 19013.9.645.7143.6.2.3.42.4
1997–98 Washington 1467.9.765.0001.9.2.1.21.9
1999–00 Washington 809.5.7783.1.1.4.81.8
Career25316621.9.469.000.3776.31.0.51.43.0

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
1993 Boston 103.01.0001.0.0.0.02.0
1997 Washington 202.5.0.0.0.0.0
Career302.71.000.3.0.0.0.7

References

  1. "Lorenzo Williams, Stetson, 6-9, C". SportsStats. Archived from the original on 6 January 2005.
  2. "Five Star Basketball Camp" (PDF). 2006. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2006. Retrieved 3 March 2023.