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Williams fined $15k for cursing NY fansEarlier this season, Sacramento Kings guard Jason Williams made an obscene gesture toward fans. Six days ago, he opted for profanity. The NBA got the message both times. NBA senior vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson fined Williams $15,000 on Tuesday for directing profanity at fans during Wednesday's 122-101 victory at Golden State. On Dec. 1, Williams was fined $10,000 for making an obscene gesture toward fans. Often a target of fans with his flashy play, Williams also was suspended for the first five games of the 1999-2000 season for failing to comply with the NBA's anti-drug policy.
This is alot deeper than once thought......could be serious stuff we're dealing with
Fans accuse Kings' Williams of racial slurs
By Dave Del Grande
Williams Accused Of Slurs
Fan wants apology from Kings guard
Smith, fan give support to Williams
By Martin McNeal
Williams deserves scrutiny, not support By Ailene Voisin
When will Williams learn to keep his mouth shut? By Ailene Voisin
Kings' Williams apologizes for slurs
No TV timeout for Williams By Martin McNeal Must read, J-Will's new commerical (not the free stylin' one)
Mark Kreidler: Kings show patience with Jason
List: Williams, Jackson need to step up or out By Scott Howard-Cooper
On-Line Excerpts: It's simple: J-Will can't be replaced By Martin McNeal
Williams tones down circus act for high-flying Kings By Mark Soltau
New J-Will Commerical:For more info click here!
1998 Mock DraftWhere did the experts put Jason 3 years ago?
Jason Williams Mock Draft Profile : Drafting pros and cons
The following is pieces of an interview The Magazine's Ric Bucher was doing on Chris Webber in the locker room and caught some of Jason's views on higher education:
First he's talking about buying a college degree and putting it in his father's Christmas stocking, then he concludes that whatever time he spent on studying was too much. "I wish I'd spent more time on my jump shot than learning to read and write," he says. "'Cause it's not what you know, it's who you know." I don't think he's kidding.
As he talks, JWill sits in front of his locker, furiously dribbling a basketball with his left hand -- the ball so low to the lockerroom carpet it could be simply vibrating. JWill shifts the topic to the Europeans in the room, Peja and Vlade. "You've been getting paid since you were 12," says Darrick Martin to Peja, who simply grins as he stretches on the floor. Divac boasts that three years of European education is worth 10 in the U.S. system. "Oh, I'm sure of that," JWill says. "I know any of yours has to be better than mine." Hedo Turkoglu walks in from warming up and sits down next to JWill. Someone asks him if he has his degree. JWill answers for him. "Sure he does," he says, pretending to palm Turkoglu's dome. "Look at the knowledge up here."
Scandal in D.C.: Where's JWill? by Ric Bucher
Kings Notes: Williams makes points in silencing a heckler By Martin McNeal Bee Staff Writer (Published Jan. 16, 2001)
There's no defense for Williams' woes: His inability to guard tests teammates' confidence in him By Martin McNeal Bee Staff Writer (Published Jan. 2, 2001)
Point guard should be angry -- most obviously at himself By Mark Kreidler(Published Jan. 2, 2001)
Williams apologizes for sulking in Vancouver By Martin McNeal Bee Staff Writer (Published Dec. 30, 2000)
Kings' Williams Fined
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Sacramento Kings guard Jason Williams has been fined $10,000 for directing profanity and obscene gestures toward fans, NBA Senior Vice President, Basketball Operations, Stu Jackson announced today. The incident occurred at the conclusion of Sacramento's 82-79 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at the Alamodome on Nov. 29
Jason Williams sprained his right ankle and was taken to the locker room early in the third quarter of the Sacramento Kings' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on a Thursday night in November. Williams pulled up at midcourt with 11:21 left in the 3rd quarter. He collapsed in front of the scorers' table, and teammates helped him off the court as he favored the ankle. Williams did not return to the game. Williams, the Kings' flamboyant point guard and floor leader, was having his best game since beginning the season on a five-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy. Williams had 11 points and seven assists in the first half with just one turnover.If you only ever read one Jason Williams article in your life, make it this one, Finger Role from ESPN mag.
Williams Suspended for first Five games of 2000-2001 season for failing to comply with the NBA's drug after care program, after he tested positive (yet again)for marijuana use. Details
Commentary: Williams has been through whirlwind -- He could emerge as one of the league's best By Martin McNeal Bee Staff Writer (Published April 9, 2000)
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 12/99 - Sacramento Kings guards Nick Anderson and Jason Williams presented local arson victim Asia Akins with a check for $3000 following yesterday's (11/11) practice at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.
Akins and her six-year-old daughter, August, lost nearly all of their clothes, furniture, and other possessions when their apartment was burned down after teenagers tossed flares through their window on Halloween night (10/31). Fortunately, August, who was asleep inside, was rescued by Akins boyfriend Artria Lewis. However, Lewis was unable to retrieve any of the family's belongings before fire ravaged the apartment. Anderson and Williams were affected after reading about the tragedy in the Sacramento Bee and decided to join the efforts of Sacramento police officer Renee Mitchell in making a donation to the family. Part of the donated money will go toward replacing August's collection of books and Disney videos.
Media members who are attending today's practice must register at the administration building upon entering the CHP Academy.