JYD back in the NBA with the Raptors

A feel-good story here, JYD's back as the Raptors' new community representative. He'll be welcomed back with open arms, I think.

(January 25, 2006) -- The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday that former NBA and Raptors player Jerome Williams will join the organization as the team's new community representative.

“I’m excited to be back with the Raptors in a city that I love so much,” said Williams. “I look forward to working in the community and making a difference in the lives of our city's youth."

Williams will play an active role in Raptors community initiatives particularly those that support at-risk youth and address social issues currently affecting our city.

“Jerome has always been a fan favourite in Toronto both on-and-off-the-court and will be a positive influence in the community,” said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. “He'll play an instrumental role supporting many of the Raptors' key community programs and the entire organization is excited to welcome him back.”

The Raptors have demonstrated a strong commitment to the City of Toronto, at-risk youth and charities supporting similar causes. Since the team’s inception in 1995, the Raptors have remained at the forefront of many hot button social issues debated in the public forum such as youth violence, self-esteem, literacy, access and opportunities to sports and education.

Williams, a former first-round draft pick, played nine seasons in the NBA for four different teams. He retired at the end of the 2004-05 season having played in 587 career regular season games with 12,755 minutes and 3,865 points.

http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/william ... 60123.html

sick he is back

Damn, I thought he was coming back from retirement. That's not the case, but nice to see him involved with the community.

Yet another misleading thread title

Hehe, I did it on purpose

JYD is teh pwn. Williams, Oakley, and Antonio Davis made a decent front court that had a ton of hustle during the few years we went to the playoffs.

He was greatly appreciated by the fans and the fans greatly appreciated him as well. It was only a matter of time before he came back.

I saw this during the Chicago at Toronto game.

I miss him in NY.

How dare you give us a feel good story? We only want to hear of sexual harassment cases..drug suspension and kobe hatin' dammit!

How dare you give us a feel good story? We only want to hear of sexual harassment cases..drug suspension and kobe hatin' dammit!

what no fights!!! dammit

Usually when people say 'Dammit' they aren't happy