Robert Lee Williams III is a 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall professional American basketball player who plays in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers as of December 2024. Williams III joined the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team, which represents Texas A&M University in NCAA Division I college basketball. He played 61 games in his two years of college basketball, averaging 11.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game as per Sports Reference. Williams III was named 2017-18 SEC All-Defensive Team and Co-SEC Defensive Player of the Year by the coaches.
After playing his sophomore year for the Texas A&M Aggies, Robert Williams III declared for the 2018 NBA Draft. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 27th overall pick in the first round of that draft. He played his first match in the NBA against the Orlando Magic on October 23, 2018. After playing more than 200 games with the Boston Celtics, Williams III was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on October 1, 2023. As of December 29, 2024, he has played 225 games in the NBA, scoring 1650 points, grabbing 1538 rebounds, and dishing out 316 assists as per Basketball Reference.
What is Robert Williams III's nationality?
Robert Williams III holds American nationality and was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Williams played one season for the Maine Celtics of the USA's Division II basketball league and scored 76 points and 49 rebounds in 5 games as per Pro Ballers.
Robert Williams III's hometown
Robert Williams III’s hometown is Oil City, Louisiana. Williams III attended North Caddo High School and played basketball under coach Ron Meikle. As a junior, he averaged 21.0 points and 13.4 rebounds per game. Williams III was named a back-to-back Louisiana Sports Writers Association 2A First-Team All-State selection and was awarded the Most Outstanding Player of the Year as a senior. (via his college roster page)
Robert Williams III's birthplace
Robert Williams III was born on October 17, 1997, in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. He is the son of Robert and Tundra Williams and has a sister named Brittanni.
FAQs on Robert Williams III
A. As of December 2024, Robert Williams III is 27 years old.
A. As of December 2024, Robert Williams III wears jersey number 35 in the Portland Trail Blazers.
A. As of December 2024, Robert Williams III weighs 249 lbs (113 kg).
A. Robert Williams III started his professional playing career in 2018.
