Strive to Excel – Jawad Williams

Learning On The Job

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 WAD

It’s that time of the year, on November 6th, UNC basketball will open their season up against Wofford. Like all Tar Heel fans we are hoping this season ends with a National Title, but as a former UNC player and a guy with a pretty good understanding of the game, I know UNC will have... Read More

GET UNCOMFORTABLE

September 27, 2017 WAD

“Getting out of your comfort zone is where the magic begins to happen”. I have no idea where this quote came from, but throughout my life I have heard it both on and off the court. When I first heard it as a young man, I was little confused. As time went on this concept became more and more relevent... Read More

GUESS WHO’S BACK?

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 WAD

Thirteen years into my professional basketball career and I find myself in a very familiar place. That place is Japan. In 2007 I signed my first contract overseas that would actually have me out of the country for an entire season. I signed with a team in Sapporo, Japan. Yes, as in Sapporo the beer company. Sapporo is located on... Read More

Summer on the Hill

July 25, 2017 WAD

Summer On The Hill Coming Home in the summer is always an exciting and very eventful time of the year. As usual a majority of my time is spent in Chapel Hill with the rest of my Tar Heel brethren. I still find it pretty cool myself to see how many guys who played at UNC still live... Read More

NEW BALL GAME?

May 17, 2017 WAD

NEW BALL GAME? Is Big Baller Brand a game changer? If you haven’t heard the father of three stud amateur athletes has made a big splash in the sports and sports apparel world. Lavar Ball, the father of future lottery pick Lonzo Ball, 2017 UCLA commit LiAngelo Ball, and 2019 UCLA commit Lamelo Ball has been very loud and boisterous... Read More

Dear President Barack Obama

January 11, 2017April 9, 2017 WAD

Dear President Barack Obama, I just wanted to take this time to personally say thank you. Thank for what you have done for the United States. Thank you for leading with class, even when the odds and some may have been against you. My biggest thanks to you is for reminding us all to dream and to dream big, without... Read More

My 2016 in Review

January 1, 2017April 9, 2017 WAD

While 2016 may have been a rough year for most, for me 2016 was a year of change and growth for the better. My year’s good moments, definitely far outweighed my bad moments. Stick with me as I reflect. Lets start off with something that didn’t directly affect me, but still hit home for me literally, the Cleveland Cavaliers winning... Read More

The Vet

October 14, 2016April 9, 2017 WAD

What a Blessing! Here I am on going into my 12th season as a professional basketball player. There has always been and will always be ups and downs, but the key to survival in this game is hard work and dedication. Twelve years in the game. It is truly a blessing to be able to do what I love to do... Read More

Lending a Helping Hand

October 5, 2015April 9, 2017 WAD

Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest gifts. I have been blessed enough to receive that gift twice in the form of a beautiful little girl and a handsome little boy. As my wife carried our children, we were constantly in prayer. Not for the sex of the child, but for the health and well being of our kids.... Read More

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