What’s at Stake: This week, Deron writes about the goals, sacrifices, and ultimate challenges of the 2008 National Men’s Team. The Dream Team ...

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| PPG | RPG | APG | EFF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.80 | 3.000 | 10.50 | + 22.58 |
| height: | born: |
| 6' 3" | June 26, 1984 |
| weight: | hometown: |
| 205 lbs | Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| school: | |
| Illinois |
In his fifth season, Deron Williams is unquestionably one of Utah's leaders, and he hopes the team will make The Leap from playoff team to Western Conference Champion to NBA Champion.After 12 games, Deron is second in the NBA in assists per game (9.8) and minutes played (39.8). And during all ...
A near triple-double and a rookie stepping up highlight Wednesday night's Play With Heart Moments.Rashard Lewis made his on-court season debut for the Orlando Magic, and was one assist away from his first triple-double in the NBA. The Magic beat the Thunder 108-94, as Lewis rang up 17 points, 10 ...
Two stars in Utah scored 27 points each, as the Jazz beat the Spurs for the first time since April 2008, 113-99.Along with his 27 points, Carlos Boozer had 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. One of those assists came on a pretty pass to rookie Wes Matthews in the second half. He also ...
No man can do it alone. That’s the lesson the Lakers have learned. And it’s a lesson they continued to put into practice as the entire squad stepped up to shut down the Jazz.Last night was the night. Los Angeles was determined to end a series that perhaps they should’ve sweeped. ...
The NBA has a long history of prolific point guards with ESP, magic hands, and unstoppable pickpocket skills. After his 42 point playoff performance, Portland’s Brandon Roy helping lead the renaissance of the floor general.As veterans like Steve Nash begin to pass the torch to the next ...
If a team has a true floor general at point guard, it has a chance in any game, any series, any season. Utah's Deron Williams is a straight balla at PG, so any team that takes them lightly in the postseason is headed for disappointment.Deron Williams is the piston that fires all cylinders. The ...
With all eyes on the #1, #2 and #3 2008-09 draft picks, a player like Russell Westbrook didn't get the attention he deserved as the #4 overall pick. But after last night's triple-double performance he's definitely at the top of the Rookie of the Year list. There's a lot to be said about Westbrook ...
Every season, a new crop of young athletes hit the league with big dreams and monster skills. But few recent graduates to the pros have made a greater impact on the game than Deron Williams, Kevin Durant, Brandon Roy and Rudy Gay.Like many young ballers, these four young guns had a dream that was ...
Igniting the Blaze: From Jason Kidd to Grandpa Williams, D-Will writes about how his childhood heroes have inspired his game.Some people are born leaders, and I think I was one of them. I was always a point guard growing up and I just always wanted to take that responsibility. And there were a lot ...
This is our story. The story of us as a country, played on a court and erected on a podium. The journey of us told on the hallowed courts of the 1920’s New York and Boston, the 1930’s Chicago and Detroit. The tale of our pride echoed from the past, lifted off concrete, written on ...
This is Our Game explores the rich tradition of the U.S. National Teams, uncovering the victories, defeats, and rivalries of the last seven decades. In Part One of the series, as the game spreads to the world, the first and greatest American basketball dynasty is born.1936-1968.It all started with ...
As Jason Kidd makes his heroic return as floor general, the future of Team USA’s point guard position belongs to Deron Williams.Jason Kidd has long been the standard for leadership on the court, considered one of the greatest point guards in history. And under his leadership Team USA has ...