1. Jawad Hason Williams was born on February 19,1983 and is an American former professional basketball player currently working as an assistant coach and director of player development for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.
Jawad Williams played high school basketball at St Edward High School of Lakewood, Ohio and college basketball for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
Jawad Williams was named AP and Gatorade Player of the Year for Ohio and played in the McDonald's All-American Game.
Jawad Williams played collegiate basketball under coaches Matt Doherty and Roy Jawad Williams at the University of North Carolina.
Jawad Williams started as a senior for the Tar Heel team that won the 2005 NCAA tournament.
Jawad Williams averaged 13.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in his senior season.
Jawad Williams appeared in four preseason games for the Clippers, starting one, but did not make the final roster.
Jawad Williams's contract was nonguaranteed until January 10,2009, after which time the contract would have been guaranteed.
Jawad Williams played in his first regular season NBA game and scored his first points on December 12,2008, against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jawad Williams became the sixth member of North Carolina's 2005 National Championship team to play in the NBA, joining Rashad McCants, Sean May, Raymond Felton, Marvin Jawad Williams, and David Noel.
Jawad Williams was waived by the Cavs on January 7,2009.
On February 9,2010, Jawad Williams put up a career high in points with 17 to go along with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 28 minutes of play.
On December 27,2010, Jawad Williams was again waived by the Cavs.
Jawad Williams serves as their first Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development.
On September 9,2024, Jawad Williams was hired as an assistant coach and director of player development for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.