Buck Williams

Quick Facts

Full Name	Buck Williams
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 8, 1960(1960-03-08)
Age	64
Birthplace	Rocky Mount
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Pisces

Buck Williams Biography

Buck Williams is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on March 8, 1960 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Center, who was identified by his trademark goggles when he played for the New Jersey Nets or Portland Trail Blazers. He was in the NBA for nearly two decades.

Nate McMillan, the Trail Blazers’ coach, hired him as an assistant in 2010. was the Trail Blazers’ coach. He hired him in 2010 to be his assistant.

Williams attended Rocky Mount High School (then called Rocky Mount Senior High) in Rocky Mount before going off to play collegiately at the University of Maryland. Williams had immediate success at Maryland, capturing the ACC Rookie of the Year Award in 1979. He led the ACC in rebounding twice (1979 and 1981), while averaging 15.5 points per game in his sophomore and junior years. He earned All-ACC honors in 1980 and 1981. National recognition of his performances came when he was selected to the 1980 USA Olympic basketball team, alongside such players as later two-time NBA champions Isiah Thomas and Mark Aguirre; he, however, never got to represent the national colors in Moscow due to the United States’ boycott. In 2002, Williams was one of eight former Maryland players to be named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men’s basketball team. In 2001, he became a member of the University of Maryland’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Williams, a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) forward born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, ranks 15th all-time in NBA career rebounds. His 17-year NBA career was highlighted by three All-Star Game appearances, a Rookie of the Year award, an All-Rookie team selection, an All-NBA second team selection and four selections to the first and second NBA All-Defensive teams. Buck Williams led the Nets in rebounding for most of the 1980s and as of the beginning of 2017, he remains the Nets’ all-time leader in total rebounds (7,576), games played (635), minutes played (23,100), rebounds per game (11.9), and free throws made (2,476).

Charles Linwood Williams was his name. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Buck Williams Net Worth

Buck Williams is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buck Williams 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He joined the University of Maryland in 1979 and won the ACC’s Rookie of The Year award. In 1980, he was also selected for the U.S. Olympic basketball team.

He was an All-Star selection three times, All-Star four times, All NBA defensive team member four times, and won the league’s rookie of the year title.

Charles Linwood “Buck” Williams (born March 8, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player and former assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was well known for his rebounding ability and trademark goggles.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Buck Williams height 6 ft 8 in Buck weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Buck Williams Dating?

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In July 2010, Williams was hired by Nate McMillan as an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Facts & Trivia

Buck Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Buck Williams celebrates birthday on March 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Buck Williams

1. Charles Linwood “Buck” Williams was born on March 8, 1960.
2. He was known for his rebounding ability and trademark goggles.
3. He ranks 16th all-time in NBA career rebounds.
4. Williams was the Rookie of the Year in 1982 and selected to four All- Defensive teams.
5. He attended Rocky Mount Senior High School in Rocky Mount and the University of Maryland.
6. He joined the NBA in 1981 when he was drafted by the New Jersey Nets.
7. He is the New Jersey Nets’ all-time leader in total rebounds, games played, minutes played, rebounds per game and free throws made.
8. He earned All-ACC honors in 1980 and 1981 and was selected to the 1980 USA Olympic basketball team.
9. He won 3 All-Star Game appearances, All-Rookie team selection and an All- NBA second team selection.
10. He served as President of the NBA Players Association from 1994 to 1997.
11. He retired with career averages of 12.8 points and 10 rebounds per game and a field goal average of 54.9 percent.
12. His #52 jersey was retired by the New Jersey Nets in April 1999.
13. In 2006, he was named as an inductee into the Rocky Mount Twin County Hall of Fame.
14. In July 2010, he was hired as an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers.
15. In 2018, he was named to the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame.

Where is Buck Williams now?

Williams, who lives in Potomac, Md., with his wife of 36 years, Mimi, keeps busy selling real estate, about 80 percent of it residential.

Is Buck Williams in the Hall of Fame?

In 2002, Williams was one of eight former Maryland players to be named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men’s basketball team. In 2001, he became a member of the University of Maryland’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

How old is Buck Williams?

62 years (March 8, 1960)

Who did Buck Williams play for in the NBA?

All teams

How tall is Buck Williams?

6′ 8″