Jerome "JYD" Williams

Jerome Williams is a Georgetown University graduate, renowned athlete, television producer, head coach and popular businessman with an impeccable reputation and mega heart. He is known for his professionalism and the willingness to readily give back to those less fortunate.Among his many accomplishments is his General Manager Certification by Sports Management Worldwide, the official certification to operate an NBA team. Williams led the league in rebounding percentage in 2000 and was ranked 3rd overall in offense.

He also collected three NBA Community Awards throughout his career for his community engagement, philanthropic activity, and charity work. Whether on the court, in the home, in the community, or in the classroom, he provides 110% effort, and now inspires students, athletes, and executives to do the same.

During his 9-year career he effectively engaged in a broad spectrum of roles and responsibilities: an NBA starter; and NBA rebounder; a communication advocate; and a NBA Player’s Union representative. In 2000, other NBA players recognized his passion and his leadership traits and Jerome was selected serve an executive role as their union vice president.

Jerome cultivated a starring role as NBA Cares Ambassador, NBA TV correspondent, NBA Fit spokesman, and NBA Global Ambassador to South America, Shanghai, Philippines, Israel, Africa, Belarus, India, Canada and Bahrain.

Today Jerome continues to direct his attention to helping others through his JYD Project 501(c)(3) youth enrichment organization, youth basketball programs, corporate speaking engagements, his Shooting for Peace initiative with NBA Legends and launching his IP FAMBA NIL platform & VOD basketball broadcast network.