History of Ziaire Williams in Timeline

Ziaire Williams Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Prior to his professional career, he played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal. His key skills and attributes usually involve his athleticism and scoring abilities on the court, typical of players at his position. He entered the NBA hoping to make a significant impact as a versatile player.

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September 12, 2001: Ziaire Williams Born

On September 12, 2001, Ziaire Williams Jr. was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets.

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January 14, 2019: Los Angeles Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week

On January 14, 2019, Ziaire Williams was named Los Angeles Daily News boys athlete of the week after two consecutive games with at least 34 points.

July 18, 2019: Transfer to Sierra Canyon School

On July 18, 2019, Ziaire Williams transferred to Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Los Angeles for his senior year.

March 11, 2020: Comeback Win Over Etiwanda High School

On March 11, 2020, Williams scored 17 points and made a buzzer-beater in a 63–61 comeback win over Etiwanda High School.

April 12, 2020: Commitment to Stanford

On April 12, 2020, Ziaire Williams announced his commitment to Stanford over Arizona, USC, North Carolina and UCLA.

November 30, 2020: Collegiate Debut for Stanford

On November 30, 2020, Ziaire Williams made his collegiate debut for Stanford, scoring 19 points and grabbing eight rebounds in an 82–64 win against Alabama.

January 7, 2021: First Triple-Double

On January 7, 2021, Ziaire Williams recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, the first triple-double by a Stanford player since 2007, in a 91–75 victory over Washington.

July 29, 2021: Drafted by New Orleans Pelicans, Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

On July 29, 2021, Ziaire Williams was selected with the tenth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans and was subsequently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

January 6, 2022: First Career Start

On January 6, 2022, Ziaire Williams got his first career start, recording 14 points and two steals in a 118–88 win over the Pistons.

July 19, 2024: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

On July 19, 2024, Ziaire Williams was traded to the Brooklyn Nets alongside a second-round pick in exchange for Mamadi Diakite and the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubić.