Jawad Williams

About

Former NBA forward who spent parts of three seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2008 to 2010. Before and after his time in the NBA, he played in Japan, Turkey, France, and Israel.

Before Fame

He played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, winning the 2005 National Championship as a senior.

Trivia

While playing overseas, he won the French Cup in 2013 and the Turkish Cup in 2014.

Family Life

His father was a Golden Gloves Champion boxer and his mother played college basketball, as did both his sisters. His brother was a boxer.

Associated With

Five of his teammates from the 2005 UNC team went on to play in the NBA, including Rashad McCants and Raymond Felton.