Odds & lines subject to change. My goal for Ziaire going into his rookie year was simply to get playing time and show improvement over the entirety of the season, and that he did. Williams was born in Lancaster, California as the only child of Ziaire Williams and Marquita Fields-Williams. LOOK AT THIS MAN GO @Ziaire | #RespectTheHustle pic.twitter.com/kAzIyqlXvs. 2Y; 0:19. He's seen action in only two Grizzlies games since his G-League assignment, both at the end of blowouts. section: | slug: grizzlies-ziaire-williams-assigned-to-g-league | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 18:56. The team focused on his development and essentially made him the primary focus of Summer League a year after selecting him with the No. "Ive gotten a lot of good reps and its helped and whenever they think Im ready, Im ready. Among that group, only one player saw a more significant jump in dribbles per touch pre-All-Star compared to post-All-Star. Height: 6'9.75" Weight: 188.4 pounds Wingspan: 6'10.25" Pre-college For the first three years of his high school career, Williams went to Notre Dame High School while making a name for himself on the AAU circuit with BTI Select. The Memphis Grizzlies are struggling without Steven Adams, and it's easy to see why, It's time for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies to grow up | Giannotto, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Ziaire Williams has become a full-time starter for the Grizzlies, and is impressing those around him with his recent play. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at His shooting and defense were pivotal in the 4th quarter of Game 2 to help the Grizzlies tie the series 1-1. Ziaire says he will be on the ball a lot more offensively with the ball in his hands. Then he was diagnosed with patellar tendinitis during the preseason and missed the first 24 games. Williams is averaging 11.4 points and is shooting 45% from 3-point range in five games since returning. His contract is worth $19.90 million, and he will make an average of $4.97 million per year. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Early life. 2022-23 Memphis Grizzlies Player Previews, Grizzly Bear Blues is moving to Bluff City Media - SUBSCRIBE, Grizzly Bear Blues will be moving to Bluff City Media as its primary Memphis Grizzlies coverage starting March 1st, Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Preview and Game Thread. Ziaire Williams has averaged 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 10 games in his last 10 games in his career. Ziaire Williams gets the block, finishes with the triple. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Williams said he gained a great feel from his recent meeting with Golden State. Williams was the highest-rated men's basketball recruit in Stanford history and is the first top-10 pick since Brook Lopez went No. Latest on Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 10 overall last year, had a brief stint during his rookie season with the Washington Wizards. Ziaire Williams, not for the first time, saw opportunity in a place everyone else might prefer to avoid. Zaire is a high level wing with intriguing upside but a lot of work to do developing his game. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. This year, it appears that he's become worse and hasn't made any significant improvements in his game. Williams should be available for Saturday's meeting with the Nuggets. 0:20; See All. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at Natus Vincere vs Leviatn / Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN So Paulo - Playoffs / Post-Match Thread. TRENDING Soon turning 37, James will likely face many more of his son's teammates in the coming years. Ziaire Williams is a second-year forward playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. I was unsure about a rookie playing much when the season was truly on the line come playoff time, and am glad I was wrong. Similar to Desmond Bane last season, the. After do. Follow Grizzly Bear Blues on Twitter and Instagram. Top 5 statements in the NBA last week. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets Game Preview and Game Thread, Second half spotlights for Grizzlies playoff push, Report Card: Lack of Late Game Execution Leads to Another Loss for Memphis. $5.99. Spin: Williams will come back to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League following the All-Star break. [18] As a freshman, Williams averaged 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 37.4 percent from the field. David McClure, head coach of the summer league squad for Memphis, spoke about the strategy (via Commercial Appeal): We kind of encourage him to make mistakes. On our recent episode of the Starting 5 podcast, we previewed what we would like to see from Ziaire Williams this season and I stated that I would like for him to challenge for a starting spot. 2:44; Ziaire Williams gets the hoop and the harm. Personal Notes Twitter: @therealZiaire Instagram: zziaire Born in Lancaster, California. Last year, Memphis teammates Ja Morant and Desmond Bane both finished in the top 5 for the NBAs Most Improved Player with Morant taking home the trophy. However, Ziaire returned as a completely different player upon his return to the court in January after missing 14 games. 10 in 2008 to the then-New Jersey Nets. The postseason has a way of impacting a young athlete's career. If you look at the players he spent the most time guarding, youll see tough matchups like Chris Paul and Donovan Mitchell as well as bigger wings like Jayson Tatum and Brandon Ingram. Ziaire Williams was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2021 as the tenth overall pick. Part of top-rated recruiting class in the Pac-12, Five-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN, ranked fourth, fifth and seventh, respectively, at the national level. NAME DATE TM OPP MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% PF +/- . The Grizzlies Ziaire Williams gave the team a spark by hitting a 79-foot buzzer-beater to end the third quarter, the longest made shot in Grizzlies history. Similar to Desmond Bane last season, the Grizzlies put the ball in Ziaire Williams hands during summer league as the primary ball handler to mixed results. 0:20; See All. Among players 21 years old or younger, only two players logged more playoff minutes than Williams did: Tyrese Maxey and Anthony Edwards. The Grizzlies hoped Williams would make strides to help the second unit, but that hasn't happened. [20] After missing 14 consecutive games due to an ankle injury and a stint in the NBAs COVID19 protocols,[21] Williams got his first career start on January 6, 2022, recording 14 points and two steals in a 11888 win over the Pistons. In five games with the Hustle, he's averaged 18.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. He scored a season-high 17 points in 30 minutes against. A big shot can solidify a player's superstardom or it can bring a budding star to the. Williams was born in Lancaster, California as the only child of Ziaire Williams and Marquita Fields-Williams. With David Roddy and John Konchar playing well off the bench, Jenkins said Williams' return is still game-to-game. Ziaire stated the plan is for him to be on the ball more this season so that speaks to the confidence that the coaching has in him and their commitment to developing him despite now being in contention mode among the leagues elite. Does Ja Morant replace him as an NBA All-Star starter? Due to injuries and struggles, the former first-round lottery pick is trying to find his rhythm after being assigned to the G-League three weeks ago. Another thing I would like to see from Ziaire this season is improved scoring off the dribble and continuing the solid playmaking trend he displayed in the Summer League. [4] On January 14, 2019, as a junior, he was named Los Angeles Daily News boys athlete of the week following two consecutive games with at least 34 points. Id be surprised if the same thing doesnt happen with Williams. Williams averaged 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game and started 31 of his 62 games last season. That number was even higher (67.3 percent) in the playoffs. ALL-STAR: Steph Curry is injured. Stanford freshman forward Ziaire W Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams is one of the most fascinating young players in the league. Williams missed the first 24 games of the 202223 season with a right knee injury. [1] He earned All-Mission League first team and USA Today All-USA California second team honors. 2 overall in 2020, played there in December before the Golden State Warriors traded him to the Detroit Pistons this month. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Ziaire Williams throws down the lob from Ja Morant, Ziaire Williams takes it to the rim for an easy layup, Ziaire Williams and Santi Aldama no look connection. Obviously, as a rookie, he is getting a great education right now on the defensive end. However, not all hope is lost for the young Williams. He's shooting a much lower 42.4% overall and a disappointing 26.2% from the 3-point land. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. For his first three years of high school, Williams attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. See our ethics statement. I am excited to continue to see his development and just want to let Grizzlies Nation know to appreciate the growth that Ziaire has shown and will likely continue to show as he continues to gain valuable experience. He was once a consensus lottery pick, often being mentioned in the top 10. Ziaire states, "I remember having a 1.9 GPA Very good student too (3.5 GPA). [14], Williams was a consensus five-star recruit and the number one small forward in the 2020 recruiting class. Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Assigned to G League By RotoWire Staff Feb 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET 1 min read The Grizzlies sent Williams to the G League on Wednesday. Ziaire Williams - Men's Basketball - Stanford University Athletics Stanford Athletics Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Fencing Football Golf Gymnastics Rowing Sailing Soccer Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling Women's Sports Artistic Swimming Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Fencing . Williams became Stanford's highest-ranked recruit in the modern recruiting era and the program's first five-star recruit since Reid Travis in 2014. However, I am interested in how the season will go with Dillon Brooks contract expiring after this season and Ziaire Williams continued development potentially playing a part in how the Grizzlies move forward with that situation. He was a five-star forward and arguably the most talented recruit to matriculate at. He would go on to score in double figures in 19 of his final 43 games. 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