Marvin Williams
Williams (left) with the Hawks in 2012
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| No. 2 – Charlotte Hornets | |
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| Position | Power forward / Small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
June 19, 1986 Bremerton, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 237 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bremerton (Bremerton, Washington) |
| College | North Carolina (2004–2005) |
| NBA draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Playing career | 2005–present |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2012 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2012–2014 | Utah Jazz |
| 2014–present | Charlotte Hornets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Marvin Gaye Williams Jr. (born June 19, 1986) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball under coach Roy Williams at the University of North Carolina. He has previously played for the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz.
Williams was a standout for Bremerton High School in Bremerton, Washington. Williams earned numerous awards, including being named a McDonald's All-American, a Parade All-American, and all-state. As a senior, he averaged 28.7 points, 15.5 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 5 assists per game.
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Williams was listed as the No. 2 power forward and the No. 11 player in the nation in 2004.
As a freshman at North Carolina in 2004–05, Williams was an integral part of the Tar Heels' national championship team. He averaged 11.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in 22.2 minutes. As the team's sixth man, Williams provided the Tar Heels with an explosive spark off the bench. He scored the go-ahead basket in North Carolina's 75–70 win over Illinois in the Championship Game. Williams was recognized for his efforts when he was named as an Honorable Mention to the All-ACC team. After completing one season with North Carolina, Williams declared for the 2005 NBA draft.
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