"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. However, things took a turn after his fallout with the late Coach Jerry Sloan. 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."
"The acquisition of D-Will came at an interesting juncture, with the Nets about to shift base from New Jersey to Brooklyn. Heading into the 2012-13 season, the two-time Olympic Gold medalist signed a five-year $98 million contract with the franchise, with the hope of building long-term. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, with Deron's stats declining rapidly. The veteran guard found himself struggling with injuries."
Deron Williams entered the NBA as a highly touted point guard, selected third overall in 2005 and beginning his career with the Utah Jazz. He spent six seasons in Salt Lake City, reached the Western Conference Finals early, and earned All-Star and All-NBA honors. A public fallout with coach Jerry Sloan precipitated Sloan's resignation and led to Williams' trade to the New Jersey Nets. Williams showed early promise with the Nets but struggled to sustain performance. He contemplated quitting amid criticism during five seasons with the franchise. A lucrative five-year contract coincided with declining statistics and chronic injuries, including wrist surgery and ankle treatments.
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