Brandon Williams (basketball, born 1975)
Brandon D. Williams | |
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| Born | February 27, 1975 Collinston, Louisiana, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Former professional basketball player, NBA executive |
| Years active | 1997–2005 (player), 2013–present (executive) |
| Known for | NBA player for Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks; NBA executive roles including assistant general manager of Sacramento Kings |
Brandon D. Williams (born February 27, 1975) is a former professional basketball athlete from the United States who currently holds an executive role within the NBA.
Hailing from Collinston, Louisiana, Williams completed his secondary education at Phillips Exeter Academy before competing at the collegiate level for Davidson College. His NBA career included stints with the Golden State Warriors during the 1997–98 season, the San Antonio Spurs in 1998–99—where he was part of a championship-winning squad—and the Atlanta Hawks in 2002–03. Across his 18 NBA appearances, he averaged 9.1 minutes on court, contributing 2.3 points and securing 1.0 rebound per game. Although Williams signed contracts with the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Seattle SuperSonics, he did not participate in any regular season contests for these franchises.
Within minor league basketball, Williams achieved recognition by being named to the All-Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Second Team in 2000 while playing for the La Crosse Bobcats. He further distinguished himself by winning a CBA title in 2005 with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Following his playing career, Williams transitioned into basketball operations, initially appointed as general manager of the Delaware 87ers in September 2013. He progressed to serve as Chief of Staff for the Philadelphia 76ers beginning in February 2016. On July 30, 2017, he took on the position of assistant general manager for the Sacramento Kings, replacing Scott Perry. In addition to his athletic and executive pursuits, Williams earned a Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law in 2012.