"Deron Williams was considered one of the most promising point guards in the NBA. The third pick in the 2005 draft, he was selected just before Chris Paul, who went at No. 4. D-Will began his pro basketball career with the Utah Jazz and was touted as the future face of the franchise. He spent six years in Salt Lake City, making the Western Conference Finals in his sophomore season. Williams achieved several notable feats during his Jazz tenure, including All-Star and All-NBA selections."
"A heated disagreement between the former Jazz player-coach duo resulted in Sloan resigning from his post overnight. Many believe Williams was the primary reason behind the veteran coach wanting out. Consequently, after a week or so, D-Will was traded to the New Jersey Nets. While Williams did have an impressive start to his assignment with the Nets, he failed to build on it. Growing tired of the constant criticism and scrutiny, D-Will considered quitting the game at one point."
""It took a lot out of me, man, those three years. Some of the hardest in my life. Made me question if I even wanted to play basketball when I was done with that contract,"said Williams, who spent five seasons with the Nets."
Deron Williams emerged as a high-potential NBA point guard after being the third pick in 2005 and joining the Utah Jazz. He spent six seasons in Salt Lake City, reached the Western Conference Finals, and earned All-Star and All-NBA honors. A heated fallout with coach Jerry Sloan led to Sloan's resignation and Williams' trade to the New Jersey Nets. Williams began well in New Jersey but later struggled with declining statistics, chronic injuries including wrist surgery and ankle problems treated with platelet-rich plasma, and intense scrutiny that nearly prompted him to quit during his five seasons with the Nets/Brooklyn.
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