Former American basketball player, Jason Williams was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He had played for teams like Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic. For twelve seasons during the late 1990s and 2000s, he played for different teams.

American professional basketball player, Jason Williams
Caption: American professional basketball player, Jason Williams (Photo: Instagram)


Jason Williams Education

In Belle West Virginia, Jason Williams was born on November 18, 1975, to an American family. But his parent's info is under review. By nationality, Jason is an American citizen and is of white ethnicity. 

He enrolled at DuPont High School located in Belle, West Virginia. From high school, he started playing basketball. Then he joined Marshall University located in Huntington, West Virginia for his education and basketball career. However, he moved to Florida College in 1998 until he was drafted into NBA.


What is Jason Williams' Net Worth? 

Jason Williams has a net worth of around $20 Million collected from his professional career. Jason's salary at the end of his career in the year 2011 was reported to be $1,352,181. Reportedly, he made millions of earnings from his NBA career.

Jason Williams posing for a picture with a car
Caption: Jason Williams posing for a picture with a car (Photo: Twitter)


Jason was fined $15,000 for cursing at fans as a result of his alleged actions as well. He was previously fined $10,000 for comments to a fan at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, in the year 2000. On May 4, 2005, he was fined $10,000 for the incident. 


Jason Williams Social and Charitable Work 

Jason was playing for the Memphis Grizzlies, along with Dr. Bob Wallace. Then the UT Medical Group founded the We Will Foundation, a charitable foundation to benefit children facing treatment for craniofacial deformities in the year 2003.

Picture of Jason Williams playing in a charity match
Caption: Picture of Jason Williams playing in a charity match (Photo: Shanghai Daily)


Also, he was a frequent visitor to St Jude Children's Hospital when he was a player in Memphis, Tennessee. 
 "I started going over not long after I got here," said Williams, who has always said he likes to be around kids. "I go see them when I can, and it's great to see their faces light up!"

 

Who is Jason Williams Wife? His Children

Jason fell in love with Denika when they met for the first time at the University. Before their wedding, they dated for a certain period of time. He tied the wedding knot with his wife Denika Kisty in the year 2003. His wife Denika used to be on the Florida Gators track and field team. 

Jason Williams with his spouse Denika Kisty
Caption: Jason Williams with his spouse Denika Kisty (Photo: Getty Images)


After their marriage, they became parents of three children (two daughters & a son). In the year 2000 before their marriage, they became parents of a son Jaxon Williams. His son is a hoop player and plays basketball following in the footsteps of his father. 

Jason Williams with his wife and their children
Caption: Jason Williams with his wife and their children (Photo: CelebSuburb)


Then he because the father of a daughter Mia Williams born after their marriage. Their 2nd child Mia is a nationally-ranked softball player. The couple's youngest child, daughter Nina Williams is also skilled at tennis and softball. They have been married for more than 17 years living a blissful married life. Jason has been sharing joyful marriage.


Jason Williams' Height

Jason Williams has a height of 6 feet 1 inch or 1.8 m tall. He has a muscular and healthy body that weighs around 180 pounds or 82 kg. Jason has light brown hair with hazel eyes color.


Career

Jason Williams is a retired basketball player who has played as a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for twelve seasons. In his long career, he had played for teams such as Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic. In the year 2006, his team Miami Heat won the NBA title. 

Picture of Jason Williams playing basketball
Caption: Picture of Jason Williams playing basketball (Photo: The Athletic) 


Jason got the nickname "White Chocolate" due to his flashy style of playing the game. He had played school basketball for his University teams such as Marshall University and the University of Florida. Williams was chosen by "Sacramento Kings" in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft. Also, he is popular for his elbow pass technique as well. In the year 2011, he retired from his playing career due to injury. 


Is Jason Williams a Hall of Famer?

Jason Williams has yet to become a hall of fame. However,  Randy Moss was one of Williams' high school basketball teammates who became the Pro Football Hall of Fame's wide receiver.