AEK Athens have reached an agreement with Derrick Williams, with the experienced American forward already in Greece and visiting SUNEL Arena.
Williams, 35, was selected second overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves and went on to play seven seasons in the NBA, appearing in 428 regular-season games.
O Derrick Williams στη SUNEL Arena!#aekbc pic.twitter.com/TTbY3JchD6
— AEK BC (@aekbcgr) August 17, 2026
A wealth of NBA and European experience
After his NBA career, Williams built an extensive résumé in European basketball, playing for clubs including Bayern Munich, Fenerbahce, Valencia, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Panathinaikos.
He enjoyed one of his most productive European seasons with Panathinaikos in 2022-23, averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
Williams most recently played in South Korea with the Suwon KT Sonicboom.
His experience and versatility are expected to add another important piece to AEK’s roster as the club prepares for the upcoming season.
Source: AEK BC / Sport24
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