Monty Williams
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| Position | Small forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 225 |
| Born | October 8, 1971 Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Nationality | USA |
| High school | Potomac High School Oxon Hill, Maryland |
| College | University of Notre Dame |
| Draft | 24th overall, 1994 New York Knicks |
| Pro career | 1994–2003 |
| Former teams | New York Knicks San Antonio Spurs |
Tavares Montgomery (Monty) Williams, Jr. (born October 8, 1971, in Fredericksburg, Virginia) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round (24th overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft. A 6'8" small forward from the University of Notre Dame, he became an NBA first-round pick despite a pre-existing heart condition. Williams played in 9 NBA seasons from 1994 to 2003. He played for the Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers.
In his NBA career, Williams played in 456 games and scored a total of 2,884 points. On April 8, 1997, he scored a career high 30 points as a member of the Spurs against the Denver Nuggets.
[edit] Coaching career
Williams is currently an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Trail Blazers Name Monty Williams Assistant Coach, Aug. 1, 2005
[edit] External links
- NBA.com profile
- Monty Williams Statistics at Basketball-Reference.com
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