Full name is Walter Ander Williams, Jr...Known as "The Wizard", with nickname coming from college coach Bob Wade who was impressed with his passing and ball-handling skills...

Graduated from Maryland with a bachelor's degree in management and consumer studies...

Served as spokesperson for Sacramento's Midnight Basketball Program and for the lung association chapter in the Sacramento area...

Established the Walter A. Williams memorial scholarship fund at his college alma mater, benefiting minority students in honour of his late father, Walter, Sr...

Appeared in the movie "Eddie" with Whoopi Goldberg and in the video for "Only Want To Be With You" by Hootie and the Blowfish...

Teamed with other NBA stars on the 1994 Nike/USA Basketball Tour to China, Korea and Japan...

Wears his socks up to his knees in the style of one of his basketball heroes, George Gervin, and after being traded from Sacramento, the Kings' starters for the next game recognized Williams by wearing their socks as high as they could.

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