Before he would discuss the Hall of Fame, Buck Williams wanted to tell me about his childhood. “I’ll never forget,” he said, “growing up in my hometown of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

And an outline of the player’s shoe. My favorite of these featured Buck Williams. That laminated page earned a place of special honor on my bedroom door. I was a kid, so I admit that part ...

Former three-time All-Star power forward Buck Williams, who split a prolific 17-year pro career between the then-New Jersey Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers, has been named a finalist for this ...

Nets legend Buck Williams is a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as announced at the top of All-Star weekend. Williams represented the New Jersey Nets from 1981-89 ...

Portland Trail Blazers legend Buck Williams has been named a finalist for the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame, reigniting a dream he thought had faded. Known for his work ethic and defensive ...

Williams was among the finalists, meaning that he could be enshrined in the Hall after a career that saw him play for three different teams, including the Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, and New ...

This decade saw a number of star players etch their names in the history books in College Park, including John Lucas, Tom McMillen, Buck Williams, Len Elmore and more. Let’s take a look at the ...

Former New Jersey Nets great Buck Williams has been named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Williams is part of a group of finalists that includes ...