Jayson Williams' Sad & Tragic Off Court Life

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Former NBA basketball player Jayson Williams had an unconventional childhood full of many heart-breaking experiences but, just like his father told him, he knew if he worked hard; he could achieve anything he wanted in life. He did just that going from riding the bench for 2 years to finally being recognized as an All Star. Sadly, his life would be turned upside down after he found himself at the centre of an incident involving a gun, a death and a multi-year prison sentence.
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@powerbad696 2 жыл бұрын

Jason has himself to blame for his court troubles,you never,ever point a gun loaded or unloaded at another person. PERIOD.

@curiouslymavismade 2 жыл бұрын

Especially if they did nothing to you, I mean NOTHING.

@rickwest1567 Жыл бұрын

Watch the court TV Trial. This should have been tried for negligent homicide or reckless homicide ( 20 year sentence)This was not the first time he had recklessly pointed a gun and fired it. The DA settled for reckless manslaughter and they gave him 5 years of which he did only 18 months. He should have done a 5-10 year stretch minimum of which splitting the difference would have given him 7.5 years. His guests were friends along with the Harlem Globetrotters, all of whom testified in court that he was humiliating Gus all night and it climaxed with him saying to Gus “ what the fuck are you doing in here stooley? “ at which point he did a trick with the loaded shotgun and pointed it Gus and it discharged. At that point he began covering up the CRIME and ordered no one to speak to the police and immediately called his attorney. This was a CRIME. Not an accident.

@kirbykipling9515 3 ай бұрын

He knows that & has owned it publicly. It has made him the man he is today. He also got out of that toxic marriage with Tonya Young Williams.

@lbtheking97 2 жыл бұрын

1 thing I take away from Jayson's situation is... Despite the fame and success, you never know what people do and go through beind closed doors. 💯

@laurenreneebrittany1797 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just the fact he was able to graduate thru all his losses and took his sisters children in. Bless him! May God continue to give him strength to endure life and grant him blessings.

@Beauty777_ 2 жыл бұрын

His family went through a lot, so sad

@Naijacatt 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine loosing a sibling, let alone 3 , I wouldn’t be able to move on. My brother and sister are the only reasons I keep going every day

@lt3074 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when he was on trial for that murder. His story is so sad, this explains a lot. I pray he keeps moving forward and has healed from his pain.

@AquariusSoul 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad he has turned his life around. I'm sure everyday is a challenge. I hope he keeps at it; continuing to change lives for the better.

@MannyMensah94 2 жыл бұрын

I remembered Jayson Williams when he was playing for the Nets as a toddler. Hopefully he continues to rebuild his life

@ematthews3111 2 жыл бұрын

I no Jason personally, then and now. He always had a great heart, good people! He made a mistake, paid for it and is striving everyday! Love that brother!

@nicoledenise32 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear he is doing so much better and that he is using his experience to help other people.

@cam94keith96 Жыл бұрын

Know

@rickwest1567 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he made more than a mistake. He killed somebody and didn’t pay nearly enough for his CRIME. Let’s remember Gus. The wonderful human being Jayson KILLED by habitually and recklessly PLAYING with guns. After asking Gus “what the fuck are you doing here stooly? “ Jayson shot Gus and then attempted to cover up his CRIME. I’m all for second chances but not for evading the consequences of one’s own behavior. 18 months for reckless manslaughter is not enough. The sentence is generally 5-10. 18 months was clearly not enough. His behavior after his release testifies to that. This guy is pathetic and bought his way out of trouble.

@Swiiitdriiim 6 ай бұрын

Of course he's doing better after spending only 18 months in prison for killing an innocent man. I have no simpathy for him

@abiola33 2 жыл бұрын

Glad Jayson was able to turn things around. Seriously, that was good to hear after all of that truama. 💙🙏🏾

@beaniegee5129 2 жыл бұрын

The 1998 NBA All-Star was and will always be one of the best NBA All-Star games of the '90s!!

@henny6566 2 жыл бұрын

Witnesses said he was actually showing the gun off and waving it in peoples faces when it went off and killed the limo driver.

@margret559 2 жыл бұрын

I feel bad for him because he's had a lot of losses in his life.

@rickwest1567 Жыл бұрын

Ok boo hoo poor Jason 😢

@brooklynbred1460 10 ай бұрын

Idiot did you watch this or his pockets?

@brooklynbred1460 10 ай бұрын

He also had alot of blessings and Second chances and your goofy tail feels bad for him not the man he shot in the chest and blamed for his own murder. Pathetic

@packnetadaija 2 жыл бұрын

I never heard of this guy, but I really enjoy your videos and I also like seeing people rebuilding their life so I wish the best for him :)

@immaculatef2198 2 жыл бұрын

This is too much

@aleshasmith3256 2 жыл бұрын

Frfr.. like damn.😢

@chancest.thomas5160 2 жыл бұрын

I need a Drink! 🍻

@beaniegee5129 2 жыл бұрын

Love these stories so much

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

OMG all of his sister's died it's really sad 😢.

@lionelluva 2 жыл бұрын

Goodness! I had no idea the losses he endured in his family but that does not excuse the crime he committed. I am glad has turned his life around.

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@baileyjohn5010 2 жыл бұрын

Generational curses are real

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Hains22 2 жыл бұрын

Jason was actually very entertaining as a sports commentator. It’s just sad that Gus’s family will never get justice for Jayson’s irresponsibility.

@chancest.thomas5160 2 жыл бұрын

He's still Stellar in My book. I watched His Breakfast Club interview & He seemed so Remorseful & Sad about His mistake. I almost thought He was gon' start Cryin'. Neva knew He wrote any books.

@losrob27 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, this brotha may be related to Christopher Williams, but may not know it, considering that they look alike, and they're both from NYC, lol. Secondly, despite his mistakes, this is a great example of strength and courage. Even though that was a horrible mistake he made by shooting that limo driver, he still found ways to overcome his childhood trauma, and is now helping others do the same.

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting he does look like him.

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

He might in fact be related to him without knowing it.

@thepubknight6144 Жыл бұрын

theyre both birracial with an sicilian mom and black father too

@macewbee 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was deep good thing he's doing something very positive now.

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see him come through all of the hard things.

@nerdguru86 2 жыл бұрын

I remember Jayson Williams when he played for the Nets... Damn!!!

@lrs1519 2 жыл бұрын

I remember his wife being on like the first 2 episodes of bball wives. Her and Kesha Artest got the hell out of there!

@vabeachtiff 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted them to keep that franchise going!

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

@@vabeachtiff I remember this episode too.

@kimberlycrawford7789 2 жыл бұрын

This story is awesome. I've been down this road several times. Go bless him.

@filmladyproduction 2 жыл бұрын

whew! That was some life.. Happy it ended well. Congrats Jayson Williams

@MelloMood1 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid, glad to see he's doing better after all that happened.

@davidholmes2657 2 жыл бұрын

He has been through a lot I'm glad he is doing better

@carlahill7617 2 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to know he's doing much better🙏🏽

@saj8 2 жыл бұрын

Stephon Marbury was the teammate that ended Jayson Williams's career back in 1999.

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

Wooow oh no .

@dstreet43 2 жыл бұрын

I remember that game

@sanderella1642 Жыл бұрын

Watch the Court TV Trial. This man ridiculed and killed his employee while intoxicated and then tried to cover it up as a suicide. This is monstrous. He served more time for his DUI than for taking Gus’ life. Which is even more monstrous.

@kirbykipling9515 2 жыл бұрын

I watched that trial each day. It was really sad. The entire situation was.

@msk7458 2 жыл бұрын

It was a happy ending. He overcame his demons and is thriving. So happy for him

@sassyintrovert 2 жыл бұрын

Damn!!!

@doreensika837 2 жыл бұрын

Damn. He has been through so much. I wish him all the happiness in the world. Thanks for the video.

@alfonsogreen2722 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Jayson has gotten himself together right now

@mrsoatzinc 2 жыл бұрын

Umm I need a part two 😂 what became of the children? Did his parents see him make it? Dang it, imma just go buy a couple of his books….. stay tuned😂😭🤔🤔😂

@karenk3458 Жыл бұрын

Crazy bizarre story.

@oxtailsan9681 Жыл бұрын

Ugh he was fine

@kngston20 2 жыл бұрын

So much pain,, and obviously bad financial advice. How you make 90 million and don't have apartments and land all over the country. I wish him the best.

@virgogod2000 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that he had to pay 16,000 for a tree........

@Honeymoon1988 Жыл бұрын

He killed somebody!!!! Why do you have sympathy for him?

@outlawaz1266 2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@ashantitraylor7240 2 жыл бұрын

Then he shoots someone & gets to come back to the NBA??? I smell bulls&!?

@isisdaddy1 2 жыл бұрын

Damn

@roywilson9342 2 жыл бұрын

Lemons to lemon aids good for him. Whew that was sumpin.

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

His marriages kept ending .

@heavenlyprecog23 2 жыл бұрын

in my opinion, I feel everything that went wrong stemmed from him being sexually abused at a young age. And did the video say he had to pay $60k for damaging a tree? A TREE??? Did I hear that correctly? Anywho, if his relationship with God was stronger, I’m certain things would have happened differently 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

@lionelluva 2 жыл бұрын

It sounded like $16k but even that is excessive

@8mathdaddy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad there is s happy ending.

@RussellMills1877 2 жыл бұрын

This man made a lot of bad decisions in his life but one choice I like is that he took his sister's kids in when they passed away. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017 to find me.

@musiclover-cn7tb 2 жыл бұрын

I thought this was the same guy who was involved in a terrible motorcycle wreck.