MISSING THE POINT
White Chocolate leaves the Magic
Mostly relegated to the bench following the acquisition of Gilbert Arenas, the 35-year-old point guard did not accompany the team to Indianapolis for their game against the Pacers.
UPDATE: ...and the White Chocolate era in Orlando is officially over.
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January 26, 2011
It’s Official: Magic Re-Sign Jason Williams
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Here is the official word from the Magic:
MAGIC RE-SIGN FREE AGENT JASON WILLIAMS
Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent guard Jason Williams, General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
“Jason (Williams) played very well for us last season,” said Smith. “He provides veteran leadership...
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August 03, 2010
AGONY OF THE FEET
Foot injury may end Williams' career
Magic backup point guard Jason Williams has been suffering through an arthritic foot all season and with the injury still not getting any better, the veteran baller may be forced to hang 'em up.
Via LAYUP MAG
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December 27, 2010
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December 27, 2010
Jason Williams To Re-Up With The Orlando Magic
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Per John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com, the Magic and Jason Williams have agreed to a deal keeping Williams in Orlando for a second season.
The Orlando Magic have their third point guard – and it is a very familiar face.
Veteran guard Jason Williams and the Magic reached an agreement on a deal that will return him to Orlando for a second season, according to NBA sources...
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August 03, 2010
Jason Williams To Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery
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Here is the official word from the Magic:
WILLIAMS TO UNDERGO ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY ON LEFT KNEE
Veteran guard to miss approximately four weeks
Orlando, FL – Orlando Magic guard Jason Williams will undergo arthroscopic surgery tomorrow on his left knee, General Manager Otis Smith announced. Williams is expected to miss approximately four weeks of action.
Williams...
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September 29, 2010
NBA Withdrawals: Jason Williams (With Grizzlies) Eminem Look-A-Like
Jason Williams never really fit in, he was always the “white boy” or “white chocolate”, kind of like slim shady. It just so happens that he looks like Eminem in this picture. But doppleganger or not, with the blonde hair Jason Williams showed off his showtime skills. Williams was the best when he was #55 with Peja, Divac, Webber, and Christie with the Sacramento Kings. On...
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October 10, 2011
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October 10, 2011
Jason Williams Waived by Orlando Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic have waived point guard Jason Williams. The team announced the move in a statement on Wednesday. Williams didn't make the trip for the Magic's road game against Indiana Wednesday night. Magic president of basketball operations Otis Smith told reporters after the morning shoot around that he didn't think Williams, who had slipped to the...
Via NESN.com
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January 27, 2011
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January 27, 2011
Knicks granted exclusive window to negotiate with Jason Williams
The New York Knicks have been granted an exclusive five day window to negotiate a contract with free agent point guard Jason Williams, according to Yahoo! Sports. "White Chocolate" retired in September of 2008 after signing a one-year deal with the LA Clippers. Williams has just come off the NBA's voluntary retirement list.
The Knicks have until August 6th to finalize a contract...
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July 31, 2009
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July 31, 2009
Jason Williams To Return To NBA Action With Orlando
Veteran point guard Jason Williams"nicknamed White Chocolate earlier in his career for his flamboyant play"is returning to the NBA after a season away from basketball. Williams announced that hes re-entering the league this season, and will do so in an Orlando Magic uniform.
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November 01, 2010
The Memphis Grizzlies sign Jason Williams
The Grizzlies have signed 35-year old point guard Jason Williams. Williams played in 16 games (0 starts) for the Magic earlier this year and he averaged 10.7 minutes, 2.1 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He only shot 34.2% from the floor for the Magic this year. Williams has now played in 777 games (667 starts) in his NBA career and he is averaging 29.7 minutes...
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February 03, 2011
Magic Waive Jason Williams
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With Jason Williams’ recently missing games and his unhappiness with his reduced (or pretty much non-existent) role as the Magic’s fourth point guard, this is a move that almost had to be made.
Here is the official word from the Magic:
MAGIC WAIVE JASON WILLIAMS
Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic have waived guard Jason Williams, President of Basketball...
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January 26, 2011
Orlando Magic News & Notes: J-Will Has Been A Fantastic Addition
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The Magic have now clinched the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference, but are still chasing the Los Angeles Lakers to have the league’s second best record. Orlando will get back to work on Wednesday night when they take on the Washington Wizards. You can find a preview of that game here.
Jason Williams has made a major contribution for the Magic – both on...
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April 07, 2010
Jason Williams Announces Retirement
(Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Jason Williams is officially retiring from the NBA. Williams spent total of 12 seasons in the NBA playing for Sacramento, Memphis, Miami (won championship), and Orlando. Williams retired in 2008, but came out of retirement in 2009 to join the Magic.
Via Commercial Appeal:
Point guard Jason Williams announced his retirement Monday, ending his...
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April 18, 2011
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April 18, 2011
Magic Sign Jason Williams
Jason Williams and the Magic have agreed on a deal for the 10-11 season...
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August 03, 2010
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August 03, 2010
Examining Orlando’s Free Agents: Jason Williams & Anthony Johnson
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Orlando had some questions marks at the Point Guard position entering the season. Jameer Nelson was coming off an ineffective Finals appearance after missing the first three rounds of the playoffs and 40 regular season games in 2009.
The Magic acquired Rafer Alston just before the 2009 trade deadline but sent him to New Jersey in the Vince Carter deal after the season...
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June 04, 2010
Get Out of Jason Williams Personal Space, Man!
Let's be honest, the mood of players on the Orlando Magic right now can't be incredibly joyful being down three games to none against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.During a game three post-game interview with Orlando Magic player Matt Barnes, Magic reserve guard Jason Williams flipped out on a beat reporter who was standing to close to his assigned locker...
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May 23, 2010
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May 23, 2010
Grizzlies in serious talks with Jason Williams
We were ready to pour out a 40 for the career of Jason Williams, but that guy has more lives than that famous movie Jason with the stylish hockey mask. Just after being waived by the Orlando Magic — where he was buried on the depth chart — he has had talks about joining the…
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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January 28, 2011
Jason Williams Will Meet With Grizzlies
by Tim PovtakFiled under: Grizzlies, KnicksPoint guard Jason Williams, who is trying to return to the NBA after a self-imposed, one-year retirement, will be in Memphis this weekend for a meeting and a workout with the Grizzlies. Williams, 33, is expected to formally clear waivers Thursday, making him an unrestricted free agent and available to any team in the league. The Clippers...
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July 29, 2009
Jason WIlliams Suspended for Making Contact With Referee
by Brett PollakoffFiled under: Heat, Magic, Wizards, NBA VideosJason Williams has been suspended for one game without pay for making contact with an official, the league said in a release on Friday. Williams picked up two quick technicals with 58 seconds left in the Magic's lopsided 112-83 victory over the Wizards on Thursday, after arguing an offensive foul call that went against...
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October 29, 2010
Knicks work out PG Williams, but make no offer
Jason Williams has worked out for the New York Knicks, though the team made no contract offer to the point guard.
Williams, who worked out Tuesday, is attempting a return from retirement this summer and the Knicks claimed him off waivers last week. They will retain exclusive negotiating rights if they make a contract offer by Thursday.
Williams spent 10 seasons in the NBA before...
Via Fox Sports
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August 04, 2009
Cowboys cut third-rounder
The Dallas Cowboys surprisingly waived 2009 third-round pick ILB Jason Williams on Tuesday. Williams, who would up being the highest selection in last year’s NFL Draft for Dallas, only appeared in 10 games in his one-plus seasons with the teams, mostly playing on special teams. Williams, out of Western Illinois University, is known in scouting circles as a raw but talented...
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November 02, 2010
Video: Magic Guard Jason Williams Curses Out Reporter..
So the artist formerly known as White Chocolate, Jason Williams must have felt some sort of way after his squad took yet another L in the Eastern Conference Finals, when he decided to go off on a reporter interviewing teammate Matt Barnes.
If only he showed as much passion when guarding Rajon Rondo as he does when getting Thugnifcient on a newspaper reporter, the Magic might actually...
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May 24, 2010
Magic ink Jason Williams
The Orlando Magic announced they re-signed free agent point guard Jason Williams yesterday.
Terms of the deal...
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August 03, 2010
White Chocolate Hangs It Up; Jason Williams Calls It A Career
The player known as "White Chocolate" early in his NBA career, has decided to retire. The "Los Angeles Times" has reported that Los Angeles Clippers point guard Jason Williams announced he is ending his ten year career in the Association. Williams who played last season for the Miami Heat signed on with the Clippers as a free agent this Summer.
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September 29, 2008
Is Jason Williams A Good Fit For The Knicks?
Jason Williams was released on Wednesday, January 26th by the Orlando Magic. When you take a look at their roster, you will notice how it has become extremely lopsided ever since the trades where they brought in Jason Richardson and Gilbert Arenas. In these trades, they gave away Marcin Gortat, Rashard Lewis, Vince Carter, and Mickael Pietrus in exchange for a small forward...
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February 01, 2011
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