Samuel Keith Williams (born March 7, 1959), nicknamed "Slam", is an American former professional

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player in the

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(NBA). He played four seasons in the NBA from 1981 through 1985 with the

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and the

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. Williams played

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for the

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, where he was an All-Pac-10 first team selection in 1981. He was drafted in the

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in the second round with the 33rd overall pick by the

. Williams also played in the

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in 1991–92 for the Bakersfield Jammers.1992–93 CBA Guide and Register

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