Jawad Hason Williams (born February 19, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player currently working as an assistant coach and director of player development for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
While at St. Edward, Williams played limited time as a freshman on a team anchored by Sam Clancy, Jr. and Steve Logan that went on to win the OHSAA state title.
He was named AP and Gatorade Player of the Year for Ohio and played in the McDonald's All-American Game.
[6] On October 23, the Cavs waived veteran guard Ronald Dupree, and Williams became a full-fledged member of an NBA team for the first time in his career.
[4] Williams played in his first regular season NBA game and scored his first points on December 12, 2008, against the Philadelphia 76ers.
On February 9, 2010, Williams put up a career high in points with 17 to go along with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 28 minutes of play.
[11] For the 2011–12 season, Williams signed with Paris-Levallois Basket in France, rejoining college teammate David Noel.
On September 9, 2024, Williams was hired as an assistant coach and director of player development for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.