Last Updated on December 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the information about Deron Williams:

  • Full Name: Deron Michael Williams
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 26, 1984
  • Hometown: The Colony, Texas
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore #8 and #31 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: The Colony High School, The Colony, Texas
  • College: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
  • NBA Draft: 2005, 1st Round, 3rd pick overall by the Utah Jazz
  • Teams Played For:
    • Utah Jazz
    • New Jersey Nets
    • Brooklyn Nets
    • Dallas Mavericks
    • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Championship Rings: 0 (Reached the 2017 NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers but did not win)
  • Kids: Yes, Deron Williams has four children.
  • Siblings: Deron Williams has a sister, Shayla Williams.

Fun Facts

  • Deron Williams was a three-time NBA All-Star (2010–2012) and one of the league’s top point guards during his prime.
  • He was instrumental in leading the University of Illinois to the NCAA Championship game in 2005.
  • Post-retirement, Williams has pursued interests in combat sports and owns a boxing gym.