But I'm professional about it. I understand the nature of pro sports. Williams didn't have to anymore after Milwaukee traded Tyrone Hill and Jerald Honeycutt to the Sixers for him and Tim Thomas on March 11, 1999. Williams averaged 6.1 points and 5.5 rebounds in 66 games this season. The Bucks went 22-9 in games that he started, and he set a career high by shooting 85.7 percent on free throws.
Fans appreciate hard work and effort.
That's what my game is all about. Indeed, Williams won't make many headlines or highlight shows. His game is dirty work setting screens, grabbing rebounds, sticking the occasional jumper. His line from Milwaukee's Game 3 victory is indicative of that four points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes. But two quick blocks on Dikembe Mutombo midway through the third quarter continued a defensive tone for Milwaukee that coach George Karl credited as instrumental to the win.