Height
6'9"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
24
College
Stanford
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.3"
Reach
8'10.5"
Hand Size
9" × 8.75"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 263 | 10.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 42.8% | 32.0% | 82.8% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 52 | 10.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.5M
Guaranteed
$12.5M
AAV
$6.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Nets' decision to lock up Ziaire Williams at $6.3M annually over two years earns a C CVI, reflecting a cautious bet on upside that carries meaningful downside risk. Williams remains a tantalizing physical specimen with elite wingspan and defensive tools, but his offensive inconsistencies and inability to develop reliable three-point shooting make this deal feel like Brooklyn overpaid for potential rather than production. At 23, he's still young enough to take a developmental leap, yet the contract structure suggests the Nets view him as more than a project player — a serviceable starter designation that his career 35.8% field goal percentage doesn't fully support. The two-year commitment provides flexibility in Brooklyn's rebuild timeline while avoiding long-term salary cap damage, but $6.3M annually represents starter money for someone who's been more of a situational role player throughout his career. This feels like the kind of middle-ground contract that rarely ages well — too expensive if Williams plateaus at his current level, yet potentially team-friendly if he finally unlocks his considerable athletic gifts. The deal gives Brooklyn a tradeable asset with modest value, though Williams' inconsistent shooting profile limits his appeal to contending teams seeking reliable production.
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