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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...
Via Taking Bad Schotz  |  October 10, 2011

Passing Chocolate

In a quiet announcement after his current team won its first playoff game ever, Grizzlies reserve point guard Jason Williams called it quits on his 12-year NBA career. White Chocolate is 35 now, and a long way from when he sparked the Association as the ringleader for the Kings teams that looked better than they played. And here's how it looked, at least until they sent him away...
Via Five Tool Tool  |  April 20, 2011

A farewell to Jason Williams, the once and future White Chocolate

When most players retire, we look back on their accomplishments and consider whether or not they fulfilled their potential and had a career worth remembering. By most standards, Jason Williams was a success. The 12-year NBA point guard retired yesterday for the second time (the first coming in the summer of 2008), although the circumstances of this exit suggest it'll be more...
Via Ball Don't Lie  |  April 19, 2011

GRIZZLIES PLAYOFF NOTEBOOK: J-Will retires after 12 years in NBA

Point guard Jason Williams announced his retirement Monday, ending his 12-year NBA career and a brief reunion with the Grizzlies this season.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal  |  April 19, 2011

Jason Williams announces retirement

MEMPHIS, April 18, 2011 – Memphis Grizzlies guard Jason Williams announced his retirement from the NBA today, ending his 12-year pro career. The 6-1, 190-pound guard leaves the NBA with career averages of 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 788 games (667 starts) over 12 years (1998-08, 2009-11) with the Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
Via NBA.com  |  April 19, 2011

Jason Williams Announces Retirement

Jason Williams played with the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic.
Via RealGM  |  April 18, 2011

White Chocolate Retires

The NBA said goodbye to one of its flashiest players of the past decade-plus when Jason Williams of the Memphis Grizzlies announced his retirement today. The announcement came on the heels of a 12-year career which featured some of the best passes you will see on a consistent basis.
Via Sorts of Sports  |  April 18, 2011

Grizzlies G Jason Williams retires

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jason Williams decided to retire on Monday after a 12-year NBA career.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com  |  April 18, 2011

Guard Jason Williams retires from NBA

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jason Williams announced his retirement from the NBA today, ending his 12-year pro career. The 6-1, 190-pound guard leaves the NBA with career averages of 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 788 games (667 starts) over 12 years (1998-08, 2009-11) with the Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. A [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  April 18, 2011

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...
Via LAYUP MAG  |  April 18, 2011

Grizzlies PG Williams retires after 12-year career

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Grizzlies say point guard Jason Williams has decided to retire after a 12-year career.
Via SI.com  |  April 18, 2011

Memphis Grizzlies' Jason Williams retiring after 12-year NBA career

The Grizzlies say point guard Jason Williams has decided to retire after a 12-year career.
Via ESPN  |  April 18, 2011

Jason Williams announces retirement (AP)

The Grizzlies say point guard Jason Williams has decided to retire after a 12-year career. The team issued a statement Monday evening that the 35-year-old is announcing his retirement. The Grizzlies signed Williams on Feb. 7, after he was released by the Orlando Magic. Williams missed the final 17 games of the season with lower back soreness.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  April 18, 2011

Grizzlies' Jason Williams announces retirement

The Grizzlies say point guard Jason Williams has decided to retire after a 12-year career.
Via MSNBC  |  April 18, 2011

Behind the Box Score, where the Mavs are getting ready

Dallas 106, Los Angeles Clippers 100 It's a shot in the face to the Clippers, but it is the truth. Dallas' win over the Staples Center tenant was a warm-up gig for their Thursday night showing against a white-hot Lakers team. And Dallas needed the tune-up. And warm-up. Because though Eric Gordon looked out of sorts with his team's offense on his way to a 4-18 shooting...
Via Ball Don't Lie  |  March 31, 2011

White Chocolate Out, White Chocolate In

Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played from 2001-05. Grizzlies officials announced the signing moments before the game with the Los Angeles Lakers. The signing had been rumoured for about a week, but the team would not confirm their interest in the point guard until he was officially signed...
Via Hooped Up: Atlanta Hawks  |  February 08, 2011

Memphis Grizzlies Sign Jason Williams

(Photo by Nikki Boertman) Two weeks after being waived by Orlando Jason Williams has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. This will be Williams' second stint with the Grizzlies. He spent four seasons with them 2001-2004 and averaged 11.9 PPG, 7.2 APG, 2.4 RPG. Via Grizzlies.com: The Memphis Grizzlies signed free agent guard Jason Williams, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President...
Via LAYUP MAG  |  February 08, 2011

Memphis Grizzlies bring back point guard Jason Williams

Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies
Via ESPN  |  February 07, 2011

Grizzlies sign former Magic point guard Williams

Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played from 2001-05.
Via CBSSports  |  February 07, 2011

Grizzlies bring back veteran point guard Williams

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played from 2001-05.
Via SI.com  |  February 07, 2011

Grizzlies sign veteran PG Williams (AP)

Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played from 2001-05. Grizzlies officials announced the signing moments before the game with the Los Angeles Lakers. The signing had been rumored for about a week, but the team would not confirm their interest in the point guard until he was officially signed.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  February 07, 2011

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...
Via Grizzlies Locker  |  February 03, 2011
THA-BEET GOES ON

Is Thabeet done in Memphis?

Hasheem Thabeet was the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft in 2009.  Since then, the Memphis Grizzlies center has barely played and barely made any impact.  So much so that the Grizz already feel that it's time to move on.

Via Speculative Sports  |  February 03, 2011

Memphis sign Williams, look to trade Thabeet

The Memphis Grizzlies are a half game behind the Portland Trailblazers for the eight seat on the playoff tree. Instead of heading into the second half of the season with a .500 team, the Grizzlies are making moves to improve their chances of making the playoffs for the first time since the 2005-06 season. 35-year old Jason Williams has signed with the Grizzlies to be the only other...
Via Court Crusades  |  February 03, 2011

Jason Williams reaches deal to join Grizzlies

Jason Williams didn’t like being the fourth point guard on the depth chard in Orlando — despite being so close to Epcot — so we’ll see how he likes being the backup in Memphis. Just a week after being waived by the Magic, Williams is about to sign a deal with the Grizzlies, according to…
Via Pro Basketball Talk  |  February 03, 2011
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