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Sly Williams

American basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1958 · age 68

Sylvester Williams is an American former professional basketball player. Born in New Haven, Connecticut.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Rhode Island Rams men's basketball1976-1979
Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks

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In 1979 he was drafted 21st overall by the New York Knicks and he played parts of seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics, appearing in 305 regular season games and seven in the playoffs. In 1985 he signed for the Celtics, but was released on December 2 after a number of personal issues. The Celtics went on to win the 1986 NBA Finals in his absence. As a member of the Knicks, Williams was the last player to wear No. 33 before Patrick Ewing.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1958 · age 68