Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/09/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Lancaster, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Ziaire Williams
13/07/2026
Ziaire Williams agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent after his Brooklyn Nets option was declined at the end of June 2026. The deal, reported at roughly the veteran's minimum, added a forward to a Lakers roster that had been seeking depth at the position. Williams had spent the previous two seasons with Brooklyn after three seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ziaire Williams is an American professional basketball player who plays small forward and power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted 10th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2021 NBA draft and was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He later played for the Brooklyn Nets and, as of July 2026, has played for the Los Angeles Lakers. |
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| Full Name | Ziaire Williams Jr. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
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| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Stanford University (2020-2021) |
Family
| Father | Ziaire Williams Sr. |
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| Mother | Marquita Fields-Williams |
Career
| NBA Draft | 2021, 1st round, 10th overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans |
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| NBA Debut | 20/10/2021 |
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| College Career | Stanford Cardinal men's basketball, 2020-2021 |
| Youth National Team | Played for the United States at the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup |
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| Current Jersey Number | 11 (Los Angeles Lakers) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the only child of his parents. | |
| 2. He began playing basketball at age five and trained under his father from around age eight. | |
| 3. He is represented by CAA Sports. |
