Johnathan Williams
Position: 4/5
Height: 206cm/6’9”
Weight: 94kg
Date of Birth: 22/03/1995
College: Gonzaga
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Jonathan Williams III is a 6'9" forward known for his excellent rebounding, versatility, and defensive abilities. His athleticism allows him to guard multiple positions, making him a key player in switching defenses. Williams also excels at finishing around the rim and brings relentless energy and hustle to the court, often diving for loose balls and securing second-chance opportunities. His strong work ethic and effort on both ends of the floor have made him a valuable contributor throughout his career.
Achievements
USA U16 National Team -2011
FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Cancun (MEX) -2011 (Gold): 5 games: 5.4ppg, 4.6rpg, Blocks-2(2.8bpg), FGP: 58.8%, FT: 50.0%
HS Class AAA All-State -2011, 12
USA U17 National Team -2012
World Championship U17 in Kaunas (Lithuania) -2012 (Gold): 8 games: 7.0ppg, 4.6rpg, FGP: 53.5%, FT: 55.6%
HS first team All-State -2012, 13
HS state title -2013
HS Ranked No. 42 nationally by Rivals (No. 13 forward) and No. 55 overall by ESPN -2013
NIT Sweet 16 -2014
WCC Regular Season Champion -2017, 18
WCC Tournament Winner -2017, 18
All-WCC First Team -2017, 18
WCC All-Tournament Team -2017, 18
NCAA Finalist -2017
USBWA All-District IX Team -2018
NABC Division I All-District 9 First Team -2018
NCAA Sweet 16 -2018
NBA G League Southeast Division Runner-Up -2020
MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas Champion -2021
Japanese B1 League -2023 (Player of the Week Rd.18)
Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League Honorable Mention -2023
Filipino PBA -2024 (Player of the Week: 2 times)
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Commissioner's Cup Center of the Year -2024
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Commissioner's Cup Import Player of the Year -2024
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Commissioner's Cup First Team -2024
PBA Commissioner's Cup Semifinals -2024
Japanese B1 League -2025 (Player of the Week rd.24)
West Asia Super League Group Gulf Coast Semifinals -2025
Kuwait League Semifinals -2025
Basketball Career & Stats
2010-2011: University of Memphis, TN / Southwind High School: 17.3ppg, 11.5rpg
2011-2012: University of Memphis, TN / Southwind High School: 15.7ppg
2012-2013: University of Memphis, TN / Southwind High School: 18.9ppg, 9.5rpg
2013-2014: University of Missouri (NCAA, starting five): 35 games: 5.8ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.6bpg, FGP: 45.4%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 56.5% 2014-2015: University of Missouri (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 11.9ppg, 7.1rpg, FGP: 42.9%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 61.7%
2015-2016: Gonzaga University (NCAA): sat out due to NCAA transfer rules
2016-2017: Gonzaga University (NCAA, starting five): 39 games: 10.2ppg, 6.4rpg, FGP: 62.6%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 56.3%
2017: originally declared for the NBA Draft 2017, but withdrew his name before the draft withdrawal deadline
2017-2018: Gonzaga University (NCAA, starting five): 37 games: 13.4ppg, 8.5rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 22.9%, FT: 54.0%
2018: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Pre-NBA Draft, starting five): 3 games: 12.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 40.5%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 62.5%
2018 July: NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV (Los Angeles Lakers): 7 games: 4.4ppg, 4.6rpg
2018 July: NBA Summer League in Sacramento, CA (Los Angeles Lakers): 3 games: 4.7ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.7bpg
2018-2019: $127,250: Los Angeles Lakers (NBA): 23 games: 6.8ppg, 4.3rpg, FGP: 60.2%, FT: 56.3%, released in Oct.'18, played also at South Bay Lakers (NBA G League, starting five): 35 games: 15.7p 8.7rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 57.9%, 3PT: 23.8%, FT: 44.2%
2019 July: Houston Rockets (MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 5 games: 8.4ppg, 6.0rpg, FGP: 64.3%, FT: 85.7%
2019-2020: Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Winner League): Eurocup: 9 games: 11.3ppg, 7.8rpg, 2FGP: 53.2%, FT: 45.0%; Israeli Winner League: 9 games: 12.2ppg, 10.4rpg, 1.0apg, 2FGP: 55.3%, 3FG 50.0%, FT: 54.8%, in Dec.'19 moved to Washington Wizards (NBA): 14 games: 3.2ppg, 4.6rpg, played also at Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League): 16 games: 13.1ppg, 9.6rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 69.3% 46.2%
2020-2021: Washington Wizards (NBA, starting five), then signed at Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul (Turkey-BSL, starting five): Basketball Champions League: 6 games: 6.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 2FGP: 42.1%, FT: Turkish BSL: 19 games: 10.3ppg, 7.3rpg, 2FGP: 59.7%, 3FGP: 25.0%, FT: 49.1%, in Feb.'21 signed at NINERS Chemnitz (Germany-BBL, starting five): 8 games: 4.0ppg, 4.9rpg
2021 August: Sacramento Kings (California Classic NBA Summer League in Sacramento): 3 games: 2.0ppg, 1.0rpg
2021 August: Sacramento Kings (MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas): 2 games: 0pts, 2.0rpg
2021-2022: Dolomiti Energia Trentino (Italy-Serie A, starting five): 30 games: 11.9ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 52.4%, 3PT: 42.2%, FT: 49.4%; Eurocup: 15 games: 9.9ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 51.9 38.9%, FT: 42.9%; Supercoppa: 4 games: 6.3ppg, 4.5rpg, FGP: 52.4%, FT: 30.0%
2022-2023: Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya (Japan-B1 League, starting five): 52 games: 13.6ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 59.0%, 3PT: 20.9%, FT: 62.2%
2023-2024: Phoenix Fuel Masters (Philippines-PBA, starting five): Commissioner's Cup: 17 games: Score-4(24.5ppg), Reb-1(16.4rpg), Assists-4(5.2apg), Blocks-3(1.6bpg), FGP: 60.2%, 3PT: 30.2%, FT: 5 Mar.'24 signed at Toyama Grouses (Japan-B1 League, starting five): 18 games: 12.9ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 59.3%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 59.6%
2024-2025: In Nov.’24 signed at Shizuoka Veltex (Japan - B2): 10 games: 13.4ppg. 7.8rpg. 1.7apg. 2FGP: 57.3%, 3PT: 29.4%, FT 64.7%, in Dec.’24 moved to Chiba Jets (Japan-B1): 17 games: 11.8ppg. 9.1rpg. 3.1apg. 1.3bpg. 2FGP: 66.9%, 3PT: 10.0%, FT: 48.2%, in Mar.’25 agreed terms with Al Qadsia (Kuwait-D1): WASL: 4 games: 9.5ppg. 7.3rpg. 1.3apg.