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Buck Williams Retired

Forward · New Jersey Nets · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1981
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In short

Buck Williams is a retired forward best known with the New Jersey Nets. Relentless rebounding forward. Career averages: 12.8 points, 10 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Buck’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Buck Williams is a retired retired standout. Relentless rebounding forward.

He averaged 12.8 points, 10 rebounds and 1.3 assists over his career.

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Career avg
12.8 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
10 rpg
career
Assists
1.3 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Buck Williams is a retired forward, most associated with the New Jersey Nets.

Relentless rebounding forward.

He retired with career averages of 12.8 points, 10 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Relentless rebounding forward.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and New Jersey Nets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring69
Playmaking42
Rebounding69
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism68
Clutch58
RetiredNew Jersey Nets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Relentless rebounding forward.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
12.8
per game
Career RPG
10
per game
Career APG
1.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyRelentless rebounding forward.

Hardware

3×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and New Jersey Nets name.

Buck Williams's career is complete: Relentless rebounding forward.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the New Jersey Nets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Buck Williams's career averages?

Buck Williams averaged 12.8 points, 10 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Is Buck Williams retired?

Yes — Buck Williams is a retired forward.