Personal information | |
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Born |
Evanston, Illinois |
October 2, 1971
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
Rolling Meadows (Rolling Meadows, Illinois) |
College | Xavier (1989–1993) |
NBA draft | 1993 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 1993–2008 |
Position | Power forward / Center |
Number | 33, 44, 55, 15, 34 |
Career history | |
1993 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
1993 | Utah Jazz |
1993–1994 | Aresium Milan |
1994–1995 | Milwaukee Bucks |
1995–1996 | AO Ampelokipon |
1996 | Connecticut Pride |
1996–1997 | Denver Nuggets |
1997 | Connecticut Pride |
1997 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
1997–1999 | Seattle SuperSonics |
1999–2000 | Washington Wizards |
2000–2004 | New Jersey Nets |
2004–2006 | Toronto Raptors |
2006 | New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets |
2006–2008 | Los Angeles Clippers |
Aaron Williams (born October 2, 1971) is a retired American professional basketball player. He played at the power forward and center positions. After professional career spanning 15 years, he is now an assistant men's basketball coach at his alma mater, Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Williams was undrafted after a college career at Xavier University, and played for the NBA's Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers. He also had brief stints in the CBA, Italy and Greece.
In 2000-01, as a member of the New Jersey Nets, Williams posted his best numbers as a pro, playing all 82 games while averaging 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, but also had the dubious distinction of leading the league in total personal fouls committed, with 319 (an average of 3.89 fouls per game).