Williams enjoyed a successful NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets from 1990 to 1999, when a leg injury forced his retirement. Im robotic. To learn more about the case, watch Accident, Suicide or Murder, airing Saturdays at 8/7c on Oxygen. [26] The move reunited Williams with Stan Van Gundy, his former coach in Miami, who pushed the team to make the signing. [7] That season, Williams had a career year, leading the league in offensive rebounds and offensive rebound percentage while also finishing the season in the top five in total rebounds, rebounds per game, total rebound percentage and offensive rating. [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. Thats when the gun was wiped down, according to investigators. Williams' father, Elijah Joshua Williams, died of a stroke at the age of 76 in November 2009. He became a regular on SportsCenter for his spectacular passes and dazzling assists. The charges stem from a March 27 shooting incident in the. These players included: Steve Nash, Stephon Marbury, Vince Carter, Steve Francis, and Kobe Bryant. Only time will tell, but we know that anything is possible with a man once known as The Greatest Show On Court.. Yeah I had fights," he shared. When my kids tell me you have not put enough time in to be my dad, I understand I havent been in their lives, Williams said. Brian Williams was a top 10 draft pick out of the University of Arizona in the 1991 NBA draft. He was never criminally charged in either case. Williams calls Martin the most instrumental person in my life. Williams said Martin provides solace through weekly Bible study groups, appearing through video conferencing as well as making periodic visits to Florida. Given her rise to fame, this may be surprising to some. One of a kind talent! Williams allegedly jumped into a swimming pool to clean himself, changed clothes, wiped down the shotgun and repositioned it. The two later parted. The condition that he refrain from alcohol was imposed soon after Williams was charged with drunken driving in early January after crashing his SUV in Manhattan. Joining Williams in leaving are centre Rey Lee-Lo, number eight James Ratti and Wales hooker Kirby Myhill. He regularly attempted, and mostly completed, passes such as behind-the back, no-look and half-court. [3], Williams is a close friend of former Miami Heat teammate and center Shaquille O'Neal, having been neighbors in Orlando for three years. 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. In the first year of his massive contract extension, Williams broke his right leg in a collision with Stephon Marbury. [24], On January 5, 2010, Williams was charged with driving while intoxicated after an early morning accident in lower Manhattan, in which he crashed his Mercedes into a tree. Jimmy Butler Vs Paul George: (Who's Better?). Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! They were able to confirm thatChristofi hadnt relapsed. Everybody thinks they're so tough and they can go to jail. [3] His mother Barbara worked for years at Gouverneur skilled nursing facility in lower Manhattan. He is estranged from his two daughters, ages 16 and 15, who live with their mother in New Jersey. I had to wake up every morning from Jamaica Queens and drive my son to Manhattan and then beat the traffic back. Detectives continued piecing together events by interviewing witnesses at the Mountain View Chalet, where Williams party had dined before going to his home. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! 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. Jay Williams was sitting on top of the world in June 2003. His life was on track, so investigators questioned why he would've. She and her sibling began using intravenous drugs and died from AIDS. [18] In 2002, Grizzlies' general manager Jerry West hired Hubie Brown out of retirement to coach the team. and told him to get rid of them. His forced retirement at 32 lost the NBA player millions and ended his future career dreams. These players included: Steve Nash, Stephon Marbury, Vince Carter, Steve Francis, and Kobe Bryant. Williams was convicted on four counts of covering up the shooting but was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. The prosecution contended that Williams was recklessly handling a 12-gauge shotgun when it discharged and that he and two others tried to make it look as if Christofi had shot himself. In 2022, St. John's University announced intentions to induct Williams into their athletics Hall of Fame. The blood-stained hidden clothes were handed over to police. Only afterward will a decision be made about where to send him, she said. USE OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OUR TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY. [30] Young was a cast member of VH1's reality TV show Basketball Wives: LA. Williams has been free on $250,000 bail with the condition that he not consume alcohol and that he check in daily with probation officers. 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. [30] After missing time due to injury, Williams was unable to crack the Magic's rotation behind Nelson and new acquisitions Chris Duhon and Gilbert Arenas. The NBA does not release details of violations of the anti-drug program. And not one person died that night, two people died. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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The way he does things with the ball is incredible to me. [10] At the time of the injury, Williams was in the first year of a six-year, $90 million contract. "Not because I'm a tough guy," Williams admitted, wiping away tears. [38] In his debut he injured his knee, and missed the remainder of the BIG3 season as a result.[39]. Investigators leaned on the witnesses in the home by filing obstruction of justice charges. 'Irrational confidence', Stars pay tribute to Stephen Curry after 50-point NBA playoff game, Which teams will reach the NBA conference finals? He got a bottle. "He wanted to play with me and I wanted to play with a guard who loves to pass and I think it'll be a good combination for myself and [guard] Dwyane Wade. If there was I would do it, Williams said. Just a few years after retiring from the NBA , the former Nets center experienced a life-changing event that eventually sent him to prison. [8][9] In February 1998, however, the University of Florida suspended him for the remainder of the season for cannabis use, after two previous suspensions for the same infraction. WHAT HAPPENED TO JASON WILLIAM'S STAR SON?! He had recently signed to play with the Chicago Bulls after playing for Duke University. I play similar too. Then wake my daughter up and bring her to school. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Christofi hadnt relapsed. After two seasons as a bench player with the 76ers, Williams was traded to the New Jersey Nets for conditional draft choices on October 8, 1992. In 1992, Williams was accused of breaking a beer mug over a patron's head at a saloon in Chicago. Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on January 11, 2010. In a panicked 911 call, Williams' brother claimed Costas Christofi "picked up a loaded gun" and accidentally "shot [himself] in the chest." 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.. [1], Williams was born in Belle, West Virginia. Soon, though, the story changed, and witnesses began to reveal that it was actually Williams who had been holding the gun. His son, Jaxon, 18, is also a basketball standout like his father playing for Windermere Prep in Florida. When I am not watching or writing about sports in my free time, I am probably enjoying some family time with my wife, Alexandra, our son, Cooper, and our dog, Winston. I have seen a part of Jayson that he would love for the world to get to know. We have an emergency. Tearful, troubled ex-NBA star Jayson Williams was sentenced today to five years in prison for accidentally killing a limo driver with a shotgun in his New Jersey mansion, and for then clumsily . [3], Williams originally committed to play college basketball for Providence College, but instead chose to attend Marshall University after Providence coach Rick Barnes left for Clemson. Jayson Williams was a basketball star in high school and went on to play college ball at St. Johns. He also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic throughout his career. Following his retirement, Williams was charged in 2002 with the accidental shooting death of a limousine driver. "I was the one who helped broker the deal this summer", O'Neal said (in 2005) of the five-team, 13-player trade that brought Williams to Miami. He was a wreck. 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. He had a zest for life, said Dr. Dora Kontogiannis, the victims aunt, who called the suicide story just crazy.. Don't lie in the name of Kevin Durant. 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. It is also where he developed his love and passion for the basketball game. But then it was, I jumped out of a plane. Its a good way to remind yourself, if you can jump out of a plane, you can do most anything.. 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. [book 3]. All articles are regularly reviewed and updated by the HISTORY.com team. On January 11, 2010, Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Now that I think about it, it wasnt easy, but back then it was the right thing to do, Williams told DJ Vlad in a 2019 interview. A life that once glittered had turned dark and murky. Less than three years after that injury, Williams' whole life came crashing down when reckless gunplay in his New Jersey mansion left his 55-year-old driver dead. My dad had never been in the hospital in 70 years. She survived the attack, but later died at 15 when she contracted AIDS through blood transfusions stemming from the incident. They also say Williams pressured them to lie to police. In March, he had 34 points versus Orlando, connecting on five three-point baskets. It shocks the system. By 2001, the Kings had concluded that Williams' behavior made him more trouble than he was worth. THE COLD WIRE IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF COLD WIRE MEDIA. The victim was limousine driver Costas Gus Christofi, 55, of Washington, New Jersey. On April 30, 2004, the jury found Jayson Williams guilty of covering up the crime but were deadlocked on the reckless manslaughter charge. What happened to Jason Williams Duke? 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 . Williams underwent intense physical therapy to regain the use of his left leg; leaving his basketball career in peril. Along the way, Williams checks in with past teammates (they are not called patients or clients) on his cellphone. When he was 13 years old, his older sister Linda was mugged and stabbed multiple times by a neighborhood junkie. But Im not a good father.. Williams was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round with the 21st pick of the 1990 NBA draft. In 2000, he married Tanya Young and together they had two daughters. The AP reports that during a 1992 Chicago bar brawl with Charles Barkley, Williams smashed a "beer mug" over a man's head. Williams officially retired from the league on June 28, 2000. Another witness corroborated the report. So I just work it all day long trying to help others.. At 29, he signed a $90 million six-year contract (per Sportscasting). AP. On Dec. 27, 2015, Williams, who had ballooned to 316 pounds, checked into rehab in Lake Worth, Fla., and he says now he has been sober for three years and seven months. 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. Detectives tested the weapon for fingerprints. I had like an 11-year-old and like a seven-year-old. The lack of information in Williams attorneys statement raised more red flags. Williams sat down with "TODAY" to discuss his addiction journey. It reminds me of, like, schoolyard street ball when I go to Chicago. While he would no longer make headlines for his basketball career, Jayson Williams stayed relevant for an entirely other reason. Williams was indicted for aggravated manslaughter and witness and evidence tampering, among other charges. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). 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. him. After dinner, Christofi drove them all back to the Williams'. Jayson in that split second concocted that Gus killed himself.. "Be sober. As I got to see it and experience it, it really took off in my mind. The doctors, techs, therapists, clinicians, nurses, plus teammates past and present, are Williams family now. New Jersey made the NBA playoffs but got bounced in the first round by Michael Jordans Chicago Bulls. Williams stripped. Williams ended up serving 27 months in prison and is now a recovery advocate and the founder of a recovery program called Rebound at Futures Recovery Health Care in Florida. Take a chance on a genius. Hes had all the money in the world and everything: cash, fame, money, power. For example, in the 2000 NBA Playoffs, Williams sat out most of the fourth quarter in all five games against the Los Angeles Lakers. I havent [fully] learned to forgive myself, Williams said. A 911 caller reported a suicide at a star athlete's home. 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. He also played in all 14 of their playoff games, as the Magic advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in six games. However, after he was banged up behind bars, his life became even more of a nightmare. 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. Following a Globetrotters show in nearby Pennsylvania, Williams and the group had gone out to eat. He pled guilty to aggravated assault in 2010 and served a 27-month prison sentence. Jayson Williams (born February 22, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 11 seasons, primarily with the New Jersey Nets. I dont know if it helps me deal with it, Williams said, but it helps me not to remember it.. Then two people who cared arrived at that cabin. After his seasons with the Miami Heat, Williams was mostly a reserve averaging only about 13 minutes per game, but in his prime, he was known as a flashy, pass-first point guard with a competitive spirit. Williams and Dreymon's on-set chemistry translated off-screen, and they started dating at the end of 2019. One of the firearms he showed off was a Browning 12-gauge shotgun, according to the New York Post. But police uncovered a different story. Since August 2020, Williams has also co-hosted ESPN Radio's weekday morning show, Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin, with Keyshawn Johnson and Zubin Mehenti - which became Keyshawn, JWill and Max with . [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. One incident led to an arrest that was given the benefit of a pre-trial intervention for first-time offenders in New Jersey. The witnesses were all given immunity for their cooperation and agreed to testify in court. The New York Post reported that Williams was aiming a shotgun at Gus, while giving a tour of his 30,000-square-foot (2,800m2) home when he fired the weapon, killing Christofi. Though he had several brushes with the law, Williams was better known for his affable demeanor and off-the-court charity and youth work, and was widely praised for taking in his nephews after two of his sisters died of AIDS. At Marshall, he played for coach Billy Donovan's Marshall Thundering Herd men's basketball team from 1994 to 1996. Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. A fan recently tagged Williams in a tweet about him joining the Kings front office and he replied with interest. Better yet i would have him spend time with the ones team are looking at and give us the best way to go. [31][32] He was granted his release from the team on January 26, 2011. He became a limo driver not long before his death. After inspecting the room in which he was found, they also questioned why it was filled with so many loaded firearms in unlocked cabinets. Williams then ran downstairs and dove into his indoor swimming pool, presumably to get rid of any gunpowder residue. Two days after his death, the medical examiners autopsy revealed that he had been shot straight into his chest. Williams was the principal owner of the New Jersey Storm of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Keep up with the latest trending news in sports with our daily newsletter. An hour doesn't go by that I don't think about [the accident], think about how can I replay this as to bring back Mr. Christofi. The Sacramento Kings selected him in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft. We have an emergency. He was one of the best it was a pleasure to watch him. "Gus was lying on the floor with . The fatal shooting occurred February 14, 2002, in the bedroom of Williams' New Jersey estate. Known as one of the best passers in the league, Williams was often over-shadowed by other league stars in their prime. His struggles contributed to the Heat being swept by the Bulls in four games in the first round of the playoffs. Both Jason and Denika are active on social media platforms where they often share their love for each other and their family. [23], Williams was arrested on May 24, 2009, for allegedly punching a man in the face at a bar in Raleigh, North Carolina. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. I was humbled.". 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 . After getting clean from a drug habit, Christofi helped people dealing with substance abuse, according to lehighvalleylive.com. One of the firearms he showed off was a Browning 12-gauge shotgun. 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. Williams was charged in an eight-count indictment. A one-time NBA All-Star with the New Jersey Nets, Williams career got cut short by a devastating leg injury. After the 2008 season, and due to several injuries, Williams actually retired briefly before joining the Orlando Magic the very next season. Williams re-signed with the team on August 3, 2010. Following his retirement, Williams was charged in 2002 with the accidental shooting death of a limousine driver. 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. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. . After several years of delays, in February 2010 he pled guilty to aggravated assault and was sentenced to five years in prison. A spokesman for the attorney general cited a gag order in declining to discuss the case. Get ALL the latest NBA news straight to your inbox! Later the charges were dropped. Were giving people the ability to find new skills, new activities they enjoy before they go home, said Smith, the clinical director. [23] However, on September 26, 2008, Williams announced his retirement from the NBA after 10 years due to persistent injuries.[24]. Subscribe to the Cold Wire NBA newsletter here! He served an 18-month prison sentence before also serving another eight-month sentence for driving under the influence. But, an on-court clash with Stephen Marbury resulted in an irreparable shattered leg injury. While we may not have seen the absolute best of White Chocolate due to injuries, his wife and kids are getting to see the best of their husband and father in retirement. Williams made headlines when he served prison time in the accidental death of his limousine driver back in 2002. DURHAM, N.C. Jay Williams had a dream. St. Johns legend and Hall of Famer Chris Mullin, a recovering alcoholic, reached out to help. At the time of his injury, Williams had been averaging 8.1 points and 12.0 rebounds. . 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. 00:00 / 00:00. In the 200607 season, Williams was limited to 61 games, of which he started 55. [22], In the summer of 2008, Williams signed with the Los Angeles Clippers to a one-year deal. His playing style led Williams to be benched during crucial periods of some games. The victim was limousine driver. He shot himself!. The reason for her partial absence isn't some big scandal or cancelation. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about point guard Jason Williams on ESPN. In the 200708 season, Williams played 67 games while averaging 8.7 points and 4.6 assists per game. Giving someone the tools to feel better about themselves and also learning together how to be better as people. Jayson Williams surrendered to New Jersey police in connection with the shooting death of a limousine driver. Williams played in all 82 games for the Magic that year, including 18 starts when Jameer Nelson was injured. 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. In April 2004, Williams was acquitted of the more serious charges against him, but the court's jury deadlocked on a charge of reckless manslaughter. JAXON WILLIAM'S STORY MattBeGreat 268K subscribers Join Subscribe 106K views 3 years ago This kid was supposed to be. The 55-year-old driver had been hired to drive the former athlete and several of his friends to dinner following a sporting event in Pennsylvania. Jason Williams (@55buckets) May 22, 2020. His own sobriety is something, Martin said. Williams tearfully apologized to the family of Costas "Gus" Christofi during his sentencing hearing Tuesday morning. Im the guy looking at everyones eyes seeing whos hurting, whos humble, who has gratitude. Help others and be remembered for something other than the shooting and the cover-up. His teammates get a chance to know him daily. Williams became a mom and decided to spend far more time developing her personal life. That further supported the theory that the crime scene had been tampered with before authorities arrived. Dog Shirt, who has pledged to eat a printed out photo of Segel's face every day until . In fact, he started just nine games for the 76ers before the franchise traded their disappointing former first-round pick to the Nets for a conditional draft choice. Williams tries to cram 15 hours of recovery work mainly for others, but for himself, too into every day. Some witnesses say Williams almost immediately began tampering with the scene to make it appear that Christofi killed himself while the rest of the group had been elsewhere in the house. Williams will serve his sentence concurrently with the 18-month sentence for aggravated assault. The fatal shooting occurred in the bedroom of Williams home. In 2010, after a protracted set of criminal proceedings on a charge of manslaughter, he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Jayson Williams at the Rebound Futures rehab center. He was the seventh overall selection in the 1998 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. [20][21] On the entire experience, Williams said in a 2012 interview with ESPN: "I truly don't want to see anybody cause any more pain to anybody. Terrible accident and the way I acted after the accident was being a coward. Im a great friend. This was about five years ago, after I had finished interviewing Williams and his . We've received your submission. [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. One was former Jets great and NFL Hall of Famer Curtis Martin, who brought kindly spiritual advice and hope. [13], On February 28, 2001, Williams allegedly shouted racist slurs to Michael Ching, a Golden State Warriors season ticket-holder, and to several other Asian Americans seated beside Ching during a Warriors game at the Oakland Arena. (CNN) -- Former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for the fatal shooting of his limo driver in 2002. The other was ex-Knicks great Charles Oakley, who brought a baseball bat. He hadnt been drinking or partying, according to a number of witnesses. Ive always enjoyed giving back, said Nasiff, 30, a former MMA fighter who comes from a family afflicted by alcohol and drug abuse. He played as a point guard in the NBA for the 12th season between the 1990s and 2000s. Early in his career, Williams built a reputation for an unorthodox "street" style of play. He was sentenced to five years in prison and served 15 months (he served an additional 12 months on a drunk-driving rap). Black or white chocolate, his game was PURE SWEETNESS! In the 200001 season, he had a wolf holding a basketball tattooed on his arm, and "WHITEBOY"[44] tattooed across his knuckles. Throughout his entire career, Williams continued to be known for his assists and for his creativity. In 2002, Williams accidentally shot and killed Costas Gus Christofi, a 55-year-old limo driver, and then tried to cover up the incident. Use time productively, Williams tells himself. The facility, which is accredited by the state through Futures, provides help for substance abuse and mental health issues. After dinner, Christofi drove them all back to the Williams'65-acre New Jersey estate.Christofi, who was born in Cyprus and called Gussy by loved ones, was invited in. Pursuant to that ruling, Williams emerged with a statement that presented a new perspective on the case. Members of Williams's NBA charity basketball team were present at the scene. They argued Williams was "drunk and playing with a 12-gauge Browning shotgun" when it misfired, killing Christofi. "You in prison, and you have to do what you got to do to survive," he explained.
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