Professional Career
After completing one season with North Carolina, Williams declared himself eligible for the 2005 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks selected him second overall, making him the first of four Tar Heels to be lottery picks in the 2005 Draft. After the season, Williams was named to the 2005-06 All-NBA Rookie Second Team.
In Game 7 of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics, Williams was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul on Rajon Rondo. As a result, he was suspended in the first two games of the NBA 2008-09 Season.
On July 29, 2009 the Hawks and Williams reached an agreement on a five-year contract worth nearly $40 million.
On July 11, 2012, Williams was traded to the Utah Jazz for Devin Harris.
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