Latavious Williams

Latavious Williams, born on March twenty-nine, nineteen eighty-nine, is an American professional basketball player currently showcasing his talents with Al-Ittihad Jeddah in the Saudi Basketball League. His journey in basketball began after high school, where he made a significant mark by playing for the Tulsa 66ers in the NBA Development League.

In two thousand ten, Williams was drafted by the Miami Heat as the forty-eighth pick in the NBA draft. However, his rights were traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA affiliate of the 66ers. Despite this opportunity, the Thunder did not sign him, leading Williams to return to the D-League.

Notably, Williams made history as the first player to bypass college basketball, opting instead to play a year in the D-League before entering the NBA draft. He also holds the distinction of being the first player to transition directly from high school to the D-League. While he was drafted while playing for a D-League team, he was the second player to achieve this feat, following Mike Taylor, who was drafted in two thousand eight.

As of April two thousand twenty-two, Williams has yet to participate in a competitive NBA game, whether in the regular season or playoffs. This unique circumstance places him among a select group of D-League draftees, sharing this distinction with Chukwudiebere Maduabum.