John "Hot Rod" Williams

John Williams
Personal information
Born(1962-08-09)August 9, 1962
Sorrento, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 2015(2015-12-11) (aged 53)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Amant (St. Amant, Louisiana)
CollegeTulane (1981–1985)
NBA draft1985: 2nd round, 45th overall pick
Drafted byCleveland Cavaliers
Playing career1985–1999
PositionPower forward / center
Number18
Career history
1985Rhode Island Gulls
1986Staten Island Stallions
19861995Cleveland Cavaliers
19951998Phoenix Suns
1999Dallas Mavericks
Career highlights
Career NBA statistics
Points9,784 (11.0 ppg)
Rebounds5,998 (6.8 rpg)
Blocks1,456 (1.6 bpg)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

John "Hot Rod" Williams (August 9, 1962 – December 11, 2015) was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1986 to 1999.