“She Took the Kids and Went”: Deron Williams Gets Candid on Family Separation and Finals Shame That Led to His Disappearance

Once upon a time, Deron Williams stood at one of the absolute apex of the NBA. Alongside Chris Paul, Williams was locked in a fierce, year-in, year-out debate over who truly deserved the title of the league’s premier Point God. From his early days taking the Utah Jazz to deep postseason runs to earning a five-year, $98.7 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets (then New Jersey Nets), Williams commanded the game with a blend of power, handle, and court vision that made him a superstar.