Williams played in 887 NBA games, averaging 11 points and 6.8 rebounds. During the 1989-90 season, he averaged 16.8 points and 8.1 rebounds. "Hot Rod" was the consummate teammate and a player who took great pride in his game, especially in doing
Coach Rick Carlisle played against former Maverick John "Hot Rod" Williams, who died at 53 Friday. He played his final season in Dallas in 1999, Dirk Nowitzki's rookie year. "I played against him and always was an admirer of his game," Carlisle said.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Former Cleveland Cavaliers center-forward John "Hot Rod" Williams' serious illness has spurred an outpouring from former teammates, fans and others who knew and admired the personable forward who overcame adversity to become
Coach Rick Carlisle played against former Maverick John "Hot Rod" Williams, who died at 53 Friday. He played his final season in Dallas in 1999, Dirk Nowitzki's rookie year. "I played against him and always was an admirer of his game," Carlisle said.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Former Cleveland Cavaliers center-forward John "Hot Rod" Williams' serious illness has spurred an outpouring from former teammates, fans and others who knew and admired the personable forward who overcame adversity to become