Deron Williams
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United States National Team Achievements
Williams was a key contributor to the United States Men’s National Basketball Team. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Later, he played significant roles in the national team’s gold medal victories during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 26 Jun, 1984
- Age
- 35 yrs
- Occupations
- Basketball player
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Parkersburg
- Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
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- Male
- Description
- American basketball player
- Net Worth 2021
- 65 million
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Off the Court: Endorsements and Entertainment
In addition to his basketball success, Deron Williams appeared in pop culture media. He played himself in an episode of Disney Channel’s “The Suite Life on Deck” titled "Twister: Part 1," alongside NBA stars Kevin Love and Dwight Howard.
Williams was featured on the cover of the Xbox 360 game “NBA Baller Beats” and attended E3 2012 to promote it. Over the course of his career, he secured endorsement deals with major brands including Nike, Red Bull, MetroPCS, and Vitaminwater, especially during his time with the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets.
Personal Life and Beliefs
In 2010, Deron Williams was baptized and publicly identified as a Christian. He is married to Amy Young, whom he has known since the second grade. The couple began dating in high school and have four children together.
Net Worth and Injury Updates
As of recent estimates, Deron Williams has a net worth of approximately $55 million, much of which was earned from his professional basketball career. At his peak, he commanded an annual salary of around $19.8 million. While playing for the Dallas Mavericks, Williams sustained a hip injury during a game against the Atlanta Hawks. However, he was cleared to return to the court following recovery.
