Ziaire Williams: ‘A Year or Two, We’ll Be in Mix for Playoffs and Winning Lot More Games’ Ziaire Williams, the Brooklyn Nets’ 24-year-old forward, expressed confidence in the team’s future during a recent interview with NetsDaily at a Special Olympics event at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center. Speaking about the franchise’s trajectory, Williams said, “We have something very special brewing here in Brooklyn. A year or two from now we’ll be in the mix for the playoffs and winning a lot more games.” He credited the front office, general manager Sean Marks, and team owner Joe Tsai for their belief in the roster’s potential. Despite his optimism, Williams acknowledged the current challenges facing the Nets. The team currently holds a 17-52 record in the Eastern Conference, with several recent losses—including a tough matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder—highlighting the struggles of a young roster. However, Williams emphasized his commitment to the team, stating, “If I can end my career here, I would be more than happy and grateful.” He noted that while his future with the Nets is uncertain, he remains focused on making an impact in the present. Williams, a 6’9” forward from Stanford, has been a reliable bench player for the Nets, averaging 9.8 points in 22 minutes per game this season. His shooting splits of 43% from the field, 33% from three-point range, and 84% from the free-throw line reflect his efficiency as a 3-and-D threat. The team has a $6.3 million team option for his next season, a deal he considers reasonable given his contributions. However, the Nets’ roster is expected to remain fluid over the next 18 months, which adds uncertainty to his long-term role. Williams also praised his relationship with head coach Jordi Fernandez, calling him a “great coach” who is always open to feedback.#brooklyn_nets #joe_tsai #special_olympics #ziaire_williams #sean_marks
Ziaire Williams: ‘A year or two, we’ll be in mix for playoffs and winning lot more games’ Ziaire Williams, the 24-year-old Brooklyn Nets forward, expressed optimism about the team’s future during an interview at a Special Olympics event in Brooklyn. Speaking to NetsDaily, Williams discussed the Nets’ trajectory, stating that the franchise is on the verge of a significant turnaround. “We have something very special brewing here in Brooklyn. A year or two from now we’ll be in the mix for the playoffs and winning a lot more games,” he said. Williams credited the front office, general manager Sean Marks, and team owner Joe Tsai for their belief in the roster’s potential. Despite his confidence, Williams acknowledged the current challenges facing the Nets. The team, which holds a 17-52 record in the Eastern Conference, is far from the success he envisions. The 6’9” forward, a Stanford product, admitted that his long-term future in Brooklyn is uncertain. “If I can end my career here, I would be more than happy and grateful,” he said. “But it is out of my control, so I just try to stay present in the moment and make as much of an impact as I can.” Williams, who signed a $6.3 million team option for next season, has been a reliable bench player for the Nets. In his two seasons with the team, he has averaged 9.8 points per game in 22 minutes of action, shooting 43% from the field, 33% from three-point range, and 84% from the free-throw line. His performance has been most consistent when given more playing time, particularly since being drafted 10th overall in 2022. However, consistency remains a challenge for the forward. Williams praised his head coach, Jordi Fernandez, for fostering a supportive environment. “We’ve built a great relationship over the two years I’ve been here,” he said.#brooklyn_nets #ziaire_williams #sean_marks #joe_tsai #special_olympics
