Chuck Williams (basketball)
Edward "Chuck" Williams (born June 6, 1946) is a retired American basketball player who competed in both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the rival American Basketball Association (ABA). A 6' 2" (1.88 m) guard from the University of Colorado, he played eight professional seasons (1970–1978), spending time with multiple teams including the Pittsburgh Condors (ABA), the Denver Nuggets (ABA, then NBA), the San Diego Conquistadors (ABA), the Kentucky Colonels (ABA), the Memphis Sounds (ABA), the Baltimore Claws (ABA), the Virginia Squires (ABA) and the Buffalo Braves (NBA). Williams's finest season occurred in 1972–73, when he averaged 17.7 points and 7.7 assists for the Conquistadors. He retired in 1978 with career totals of 6,849 points and 2,869 assists.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1946 Boulder, Colorado |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | East (Denver, Colorado) |
| College | Colorado (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968 / Round: 6 / Pick: 76th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1970–1978 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 21, 23, 15, 4, 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1971 | Pittsburgh Condors |
| 1971–1972 | Denver Rockets |
| 1972–1974 | San Diego Conquistadors |
| 1974 | Kentucky Colonels |
| 1974–1975 | Memphis Sounds |
| 1975–1976 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1976–1978 | Buffalo Braves |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,894 (10.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,489 (2.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,869 (4.5 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |