Once upon a time, Terrence Williams was a promising draft pick with multiple skill sets to take over as an eventual starting shooting guard for the New Jersey Nets.
Unfortunately, things didn’t quite pan out that way for Williams, who has become a relatively unwanted commodity around the league. He has been on four different teams in four seasons, and was picked up by the Boston Celtics this season to play a limited role for the team. If he’s in the headlines, it’s usually for the wrong reasons, and that proved to be the case on Monday when it was reported that the guard was arrested for investigation of second-degree domestic violence.
Here are the details of the unfortunate situation, from Steve Hunter of Kent Reporter: “Williams posted bail Monday evening and was released at the King County Jail at RJC, according to jail records. He is scheduled to return to court Wednesday. Williams, 25, is a member of the Boston Celtics. He played at Seattle’s Rainier Beach High School and at the University of Louisville. At about 1:55 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to meet the woman who resides in the downtown Kent area. The woman reported that the father of her 10-year-old son in common, identified as Williams, arrived to her home for a scheduled visitation exchange of their son. She said during the exchange in the apartment parking lot area an argument ensued. The woman reported that during the argument Williams brandished a firearm and made threats. Williams left the area prior to police arrival, but was later located and taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday in Renton. Williams was not armed when police found him. Officers described Williams as 6 feet 6 inches with tats on both arms.”
Obviously, this is one scenario not many can lay judgment on, given that it’s mostly a he said, she said situation. The story will surely develop over time, but here’s what Williams had to say about it in the meantime:
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