Jason Williams – Sacramento Kings – Chapter 2

Published January 3, 2011

June 24, 1998: Drafted 7th overall by Sacramento Kings in 1998 NBA Draft. Following his suspension by the University of Florida, Williams decided to make himself eligible for the NBA Draft. He was the seventh overall selection in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. In his rookie year, the Kings, with a roster that included newcomers Williams, Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, and Peja Stojaković, turned into a playoff contender. That year, Williams’ number 55 jersey was among the top five sellers of all NBA players. On July 20, 2000, Williams was suspended for the first five games of the 200001 NBA season for failure to comply with his treatment obligations under the NBA’s anti-drug program. The NBA does not release details of violations of the anti-drug program.
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