Marcus Williams Returns to Toros

[Ryvin1]

AUSTIN, TX (March 22, 2010) – The Toros announced today that they have acquired Marcus Williams. The 6-7, 207 pound guard returned from China last week after playing there with the Zhejiang Wanma Cyclones where he averaged 19.7 points and 11.2 rebounds in 30 games.

Williams is a familiar face to the Toros having played with the team during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. Averaging 19 points and seven rebounds in 36 games his first season, Williams earned Third Team All –NBA D-League honors and GATORADE Call-ups to the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers. During the 2008-09 season, Williams averaged 23 points and seven rebounds in 45 games earning D-League Performer of the Week honors, a trip to the D-League All-Star game, First Team All-NBA D-League, and a GATORADE Call-up to the San Antonio Spurs. He started the 2009-10 season with the San Antonio Spurs, appearing in five preseason games and averaging 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes, but was waived before the start of the regular season.

Williams will wear jersey # 4 when the Toros take on the Springfield Armor tomorrow at 7:30p.m. at the Austin Convention Center.

Toros Schedule This Week:

Tuesday vs. Springfield – 7:30 PM

Wednesday vs. Springfield – 7:30 PM

Saturday vs. Bakersfield – 7:30 PM

Sunday vs. Bakersfield – 5 PM

[tp2021]

I sense an Austin_Toros sighting in this thread's future.

[bobby4germany]

Hmmm I wonder why he would come back after playing so well in china? Maybe we can bring him back next season, I think he could be a pretty good role player.

[TimmehC]

Source?

[Ryvin1]

Well the Toros actually emailed me this information stating this so I don't have a link. I googled and found it also posted on http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3978605

[Ryvin1]

they also mention here http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2010/3/21/1383246/last-night-in-the-d-league-darnell that he was with the team for the last game but hadn't suited up.

[anakha]

If the pro basketball scene in China is anything like in the Philippines, he was probably signed as an 'import' player for one conference or one season.

Unlike in Europe, long-term contracts for foreign-born players aren't that common in Asia.

[yavozerb]

欢迎回来 or in american, welcome back...

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, he was listed on the roster on the Toros website briefly this weekend but then taken down. If Gee also comes back the Toros will be as good as any team in the D-League.

[jjktkk]

I'm wondering if he will get another chance to make the Spurs this Summer, or if he is strictly D-league material. Always liked his size and skill set.

[timvp]

Wonder if Buford still sees Williams as the second coming of Magic Johnson.

[dbestpro]

Wonder if Buford still sees Williams as the second coming of Magic Johnson.

Yes, if given enough Avery chances.