Freeman Williams Jr. was a former American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association.

He was born on May 15, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, United States.

He stood at a height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall.

Freeman graduated from Portland State University.

Williams was a 1978 first-round draft pick (8th overall) by the Boston Celtics.

His pro-playing career began in 1978 with the San Diego Clippers. He finished in the top 10 for three-point field goals in three consecutive seasons, 1980 through 1982.

In December 1980, Freeman became the first Clippers player to win a Player of the Month award, and the only one in franchise history until Elton Brand did so 25 years later.

Williams was the NCAA Division I scoring leader in 1977 and 1978. He was a consensus second-team All-American in 1978.

In 1987, Williams played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the Tanduay Rhum Masters, where he famously scored 82 points, including 10 three-pointers, in one game.

Freeman played Duck Johnson (a fictional playground legend) in the 1992 film White Men Can’t Jump.

Freeman Williams Cause Of Death

According to reports, Freeman Williams died on April 19, 2022, after battling bone cancer.

He was 65 years old at the time of his death.

Freeman Williams Obituary

Freeman Williams’ obituary is yet to be announced by the family.

Freeman Williams Wife and Children

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