Williams is a seven-year pro who didn't attend college, but played high school ball in South Gwinnett. He has spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers before signing with the Hawks as a free agent before last season. He was a key contributor for the Hawks and having one of his better years before he tore a ligament in his knee in January and was lost for the season.
Williams played in 39 games for the Hawks before his injury. He was averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game when he got hurt. He finished with totals of 551 points scored, 139 assists dished out and he pulled down 80 rebounds. Williams' best game for the Hawks came in a losing effort against the Boston Celtics on January 5th. The Hawks lost the game 89-81, but Williams scored 28 points on nine of twelve shooting, he hit five 3-pointers in the loss that evening.
Williams is one of three Hawks under contract next season so he will be around. He will be counted on heavily next year once he is back from his injury. He will most likely come off the bench as he has done for the majority of his career but the Hawks could also start him every so often as they did this past season.
The Hawks are going to need Lou Williams to come back strong next season from injury and help lead what could be a young Hawks' team.
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