Sean Nasiff (l. to r.), Jayson Williams and Charles Oakley. Im the guy looking at everyones eyes seeing whos hurting, whos humble, who has gratitude. [25] On August 19, 2009, Williams signed with the Orlando Magic. Williams later drank heavily, saying at his lowest moments that he would down "a fifth of moonshine" daily. Jayson Williams, the former NBA All-Star, had served time in prison for the accidental shooting death of his driver. ", A native of West Virginia, Williams played college basketball for Marshall University and the University of Florida. There, over the course of several weeks, he will be photographed, DNA samples will be taken, and he will be given medical, dental, psychological and educational evaluations, she said. "I did it so you all wouldn't ask me to ever do it again", Williams said. Only afterward will a decision be made about where to send him, she said. Christofi was pronounced dead at 3:28 a.m. Officers arrived at the scene at the home of former New Jersey Nets basketball star Jayson Williams.Individuals at the estate directed police to an upstairs bedroom. (There is) nothing I can do or say to bring Mr. Christofi back. Make sure to check out my channel for the other videos like thsi one, and Like, Subscribe, and Comment who you'd like to see "Where They Are Now" nextThanks . 00:00 / 00:00. "I go see them when I can, and it's great to see their faces light up!"[45]. Does that eat me up inside? "[22], The New York City Police Department (NYPD) reported on April 27, 2009, that Williams was stunned with a taser in a New York City hotel by members of the NYPD after reports that Williams had become suicidal and violent. [6][7] Through twenty games, he averaged 17.1 points, 6.7 assists and 2.8 steals per game, and led the Gators to an 8678 upset of the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky. Williams tries to guide others around the mistakes that altered his life. One of the firearms he showed off was a Browning 12-gauge shotgun, according to the New York Post. Williams stripped. [37], On February 1, 2017, it was announced that Willams would be playing in the 3-on-3 basketball league BIG3, on the 3 Headed Monsters with former teammate Rashard Lewis. A NEW ORLEANS JUDGE ACCUSED OF FAILING TO FOLLOW THE LAW DISTRICT ATTORNEY JASON WILLIAMS MADE THE EXPLOSIVE ALLEGATIONS AFTER JUDGE KIM HOLMES DELAYED THE TRIAL BY NEARLY A YEAR FOR THE TEEN'S . He served 27 months at Mid-State Prison and later served eight months at Rikers Islandfor a 2010 DWI. [12], On July 20, 2000, Williams was suspended for the first five games of the 200001 NBA season for failure to comply with his treatment obligations under the NBA's anti-drug program. On May 21, prosecutors took the first steps toward retrying Williams. [5] After sitting out the 199697 season as required by the NCAA transfer rule, he became the starting point guard for the Florida Gators men's basketball team during the 199798 season, and set a Florida Gators single-game record with 17 assists in a December 3, 1997 game against Duquesne. The distance between Christofis body and the gun, along with the absence of a blood trail, led detectives to also have suspicions about the death being a suicide. Both Jason and Denika are active on social media platforms where they often share their love for each other and their family. His life was a mess. He additionally received a $16,433 fine for the damage to the tree. the early morning hours of February 14, 2002, a panicked 911 call was made from a residence in quiet Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Williams, who retired in 1999 because of a leg injury, played nine seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. Jayson Williams is one of those NBA players who found life tough after success when he went to prison. The Jester. And I cant shake it. [15] Williams has since apologized for the incident. Williams' career came to a sudden end on April 1, 1999, after he broke his right leg in a collision with teammate Stephon Marbury in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Then wake my daughter up and bring her to school. In every way, shape, and form, it looked like a bright future for Williams and the Nets. They argued Williams was "drunk and playing with a 12-gauge Browning shotgun" when it misfired, killing Christofi. [1][2], Williams was born in Ritter, South Carolina, to Elijah Joshua "EJ" Williams and Barbara Williams. A lot of people have. In 1994, he allegedly shot at a truck in a parking lot and was charged with "reckless endangerment and weapons possession," as reported byThe New York Times. Those who have the opportunity to and are interested, I would like for them to get to know Jayson because hes pretty dynamic.. He pled guilty to aggravated assaultin 2010 and served a 27-month prison sentence. His career ended after he suffered a grotesque knee and leg injury in an on-court collision April 1, 1999. I am an English teacher and freelance writer from Morehead, KY. Prosecutors begged to differ. [4], When Marshall coach Billy Donovan accepted the head coaching position at the University of Florida in the summer of 1996, Williams decided to transfer and follow Donovan to Florida. Jayson Williams can still display the same wit, humor and larger than life personality that made him a fan favorite in the NBA. Williams became a mom and decided to spend far more time developing her personal life. His struggles contributed to the Heat being swept by the Bulls in four games in the first round of the playoffs. [18] Williams was subsequently moved on April 19, 2011,[19] to Rikers Island to serve an additional 1-year sentence for a DWI,[20] of which he served 8 months and was released from custody on April 13, 2012. He had recently signed to play with the Chicago Bulls after playing for Duke University. Officers stunned him with the taser and took him to a hospital. Soon, though, the story changed, and witnesses began to reveal that it was actually Williams who had been holding the gun. That all changed on February 14, 2001, when police were called to Williams 65-acre estate in Alexandria Township, New Jersey, after the shooting of Christofi. He played as a point guard in the NBA for the 12th season between the 1990s and 2000s. Williams starred at St. Johns before his NBA career, which comprised two seasons with the 76ers and seven seasons with the Nets. He even wiped the shotguns stock and put it in Christofis hands to make it appear as though the gunshot was self-inflicted. When he was 13 years old, his older sister Linda was mugged and stabbed multiple times by a neighborhood junkie. Williams says he was not bothered by the nicknamed and continued on with his career playing at a high level. Theyre like, I was bored. Unsubscribe at any time. In 2006, Williams won an NBA championship as the starting point guard for the Miami Heat. If I see you with sunglasses on and its raining, Oh, theres a problem there.. Jaysons got a big heart, so hes going to be out to prove people wrong. Well-known as the former professional basketball point guard in the NBA, Jason Williams has devoted twelve years in the league. On February 25, Williams was charged with second-degree reckless manslaughter, as well as other charges related to tampering with evidence. District Attorney, Hunterdon County. Feb. 9, 2013. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jason Williams (@55buckets) May 22, 2020. Jason Chandler Williams (born November 18, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for twelve seasons during the late 1990s and 2000s. New York nanny pleads not guilty in children's deaths, 2nd suit claims Elmo puppeteer had sexual contact with minor, BP blocked from new government contracts over Gulf spill, Fine art from an iPhone? [20] Williams maintained that the quotations were out of context, especially after Williams had delivered spectacular performances during the series, despite the Grizzlies' loss. To learn more about the case, watch Accident, Suicide or Murder, airing Saturdays at 8/7c on Oxygen. Articles with the HISTORY.com Editors byline have been written or edited by the HISTORY.com editors, including Amanda Onion, Missy Sullivan and Matt Mullen. That bothers meThe cover-up was selfishnessme trying to protect myself.. Hed been assigned to drive Williams and his party. They both started using drugs intravenously and both my sisters caught the AIDS virus. So he endures a robust, rigorous schedule now. What you just said could not be said any better. The following season, on October 31, 1997, Williams set a franchise record with 17 offensive rebounds (20 total) in an opening night 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. After joining the New Jersey Nets, Jayson Williams set the NBA world alight. [13], On April 21, 2006, a Hunterdon County appeals court ruled that Williams could be retried on a reckless manslaughter charge stemming from the shooting death of Christofi. In January 2004, the high-profile trial began. During an interview on 60 Minutes in 2016, Williams called himself a coward. In 1996, Williams proposed during halftime of a nationally televised basketball game to model Cynthia Bailey. The teammates go through clinical sessions, discussion groups, Bible study offerings, AA meetings. Eight years after a dragged-out court trial with numerous delays, Williams was sentenced to five years in prison. I had to wake up every morning from Jamaica Queens and drive my son to Manhattan and then beat the traffic back. Williams was giving Christofi a tour of his mansion when the former Nets player was showing a shotgun that he thought was unloaded but that went off and killed Christofi. Six years passed while both sides prepared for a second trial. Williams, who turned 42 on Monday, appeared before Somerset County Superior Court Judge Edward Coleman. A spokesman for the attorney general cited a gag order in declining to discuss the case. His life was on track, so investigators questioned why he would've. Jayson Williams at the Rebound Futures rehab center. Jason Williams Jason Chandler Williams (White Chocolate, J-Dub, J-Will, White Folks, The White Shadow, Duck, Showtime) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-1 , 190lb (185cm, 86kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2006 NBA Champ 1998-99 All-Rookie 55 2 2 55 55 44 3 SUMMARY Career G 788 PTS 10.5 TRB 2.3 AST 5.9 FG% 39.8 FG3% 32.7 FT% 81.3 Nike decided to change a planned advertising campaign featuring Williams as a result of his alleged actions as well. Yes, he made mistakes. [3] His mother Barbara worked for years at Gouverneur skilled nursing facility in lower Manhattan. Williams admitted he failed the check the safety mechanism of one of the guns that went off and killed Costas Christofi, the 55-year-old limo driver. Thats when the gun was wiped down, according to investigators. Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss was one of Williams' high school basketball teammates. Investigators looked for leads elsewhere. Curtis showed up with, What would Jesus do? and Charles showed up with an aluminum baseball bat, Williams told The Post in a hour-long phone interview. Christofis family members never believed Gussy killed himself. [42] Williams and his wife have three children; in his NBA profile, he listed his family as his "most treasured possession". They also say Williams pressured them to lie to police. [8] The following day, Williams underwent career-ending surgery in which a plate and five screws were inserted into his leg. Williams married Denika Kisty, a University of Florida alumna, a former member of the Florida Gators track and field team, and an All-American javelin thrower. Yeah I had fights," he shared. Williams said he asked to use an old volleyball net and basketball hoop, and soon physical activities entered the program. He served an 18-month prison sentence before also serving another eight-month sentence for driving under the influence. Im a great brother. [28], A third book, Crashing: A Memoir, was published in December 2018. Early in his career, Williams built a reputation for an unorthodox "street" style of play. On May 1, 2002, former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams was indicted on a series of charges, including aggravated manslaughter, in connection with the shooting death of limousine driver Costas Christofi at Williams estate on February 14. The Ohio State defensive tackle recorded a sack as the Buckeyes recorded a three-and-out, adding to the . Theres one thing I always tell him: Life has a way of trying to deal with you privately, but if you dont listen, life with deal with you publicly.. Williams finished his NBA career in the top 100 in assists and 3-pointers, yet was snubbed as an all-star every year. And while nobody would confuse Jayson Williams as the next Shaquille ONeal, he still became a key player for the Nets after entering the NBA as the 21st overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft by the 76ers. [41], Williams' nickname was "White Chocolate". He was eligible for parole in 18 months. Then came the game-changers who continue to play huge roles in Williams recovery. [book 2] The book includes revelations about being abused as a child. On August 2, 2005, Williams and teammate James Posey were two of thirteen players involved in the biggest trade in league history that saw them being dealt to the Miami Heat in exchange for shooting guard Eddie Jones.[21]. Stroud was once favored to be the top player chosen in this year's draft. I got out of jail and went, [Bleep], I cant get a job, said Williams, who admitted he held the unrealistic expectation that NBC would call, wanting him back. His life was on track, so investigators questioned why he would'vetaken his own life. To most of the people that come, Im a warning or an example, Williams said. Tyleik Williams wreaked havoc on Ohio State's offensive line to start the second quarter. At 29, he signed a $90 million six-year contract (per Sportscasting). "Did I have fights in prison? Its to build trust between us and the teammate because Jay and I do it with them, Nasiff said. We wont send you spam. Williams takes part, does another gym session then goes to bed around 8:30. For example, in the 2000 NBA Playoffs, Williams sat out most of the fourth quarter in all five games against the Los Angeles Lakers. A few years after Jayson Williams retired after a nine-year NBA career, playing mostly with the New Jersey Nets, he was back in the news. Known as one of the best passers in the league, Williams was often over-shadowed by other league stars in their prime. There were multiple examples of reckless conduct with mishandling firearms, said Errickson. The facility, which is accredited by the state through Futures, provides help for substance abuse and mental health issues. [4] Wiiams had three sisters, with two having passed away from AIDS (one after a blood transfusion following a mugging), while his third sister was killed by her husband in a murder-suicide. Williams frequently references his late father, E.J., and some of the folksy logic and advice (If you wake up and think you know it all, youve got a problem) he imparted. After Accident", "Former NBA player sentenced to additional year in prison", "Jayson Williams released from prison on Rikers Island", Former All-Star Jayson Williams, the Moses of Rikers, is writing a new book, "Daughters of Jayson Williams denounce his St. John's HOF nod", "Tanya Young Williams, Jayson Williams' Estranged Wife, On 'Basketball Wives,' Domestic Violence", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jayson_Williams&oldid=1151178565, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 22 April 2023, at 11:45. Williamss life outside of basketball is not as flashy as his behind the back crossovers and no-look passes. [17] The team relocated to Memphis, Tennessee several weeks after the trade. He was a highlight maker rather than proven star. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). [29] The couple divorced in 2011. Williams' long-term future with the team is more important than the 2022 season, so no matter when he gets back, it's good to see the team doing diligence with his recovery. The firearm was located a good distance away from him, investigators said. Don't lie in the name of Kevin Durant. An injury ended Williams' chance to be one ofthe highest-paid athletes in the NBA, and Williams ruined his TV career the night he accidentally killed his limo driver. Gee, those were the best times. They found that the gun had been wiped clean. When he was out, he did everything for everybody. In the 200607 season, Williams was limited to 61 games, of which he started 55. His time with the Magic only lasted one season, and the 2010-2011 season, his final one, was spent with three different teams: Orlando, Toronto, and, finally, Memphis. Another witness corroborated the report. In a panicked 911 call, Williams' brother claimed Costas Christofi "picked up a loaded gun" and accidentally "shot [himself] in the chest." After getting clean from a drug habit, Christofi, helped people dealing with substance abuse, according to. His post-NBA life has not been near as exciting as his basketball career, but it is safe to say that Jason Williams is enjoying every minute of it spent with his wife of 18 years and his kids. Williams earned the nickname "White Chocolate" due to. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Just a few weeks ago, Ohio State quarterback C.J . Its not just drug abuse or mental health. These players included: Steve Nash, Stephon Marbury, Vince Carter, Steve Francis, and Kobe Bryant. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. In the first year of his massive contract extension, Williams broke his right leg in a collision with Stephon Marbury. The team even rewarded their breakout star with a six-year, $90 million contract. Several months ago, Rebound merged with the expansive Futures Recovery Healthcare System which, among other things, means more people seeking help. Williams was fined $10,000 for the incident on May 4, 2005. The Nets star Wednesday morning claimed ESPN analyst Jay Williams lied on national television about an apparent encounter they had at a holiday party years. Then, some years later, my third sisters husband was having a bad day and came home drunk, shot her in the face and killed her and then he killed himself., After the NBA and Prison, William Bedford Is Now Focusing on His New Life. 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