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Flip41 · 06-08-2005, 09:49 AM

Ex-Bull Williams making strides in comeback effort

K.C. Johnson

June 7, 2005

Under the supervision of local trainer Tim Grover at ATTACK Athletics, former Bulls guard Jay Williams worked out Monday with Illinois guard Dee Brown and North Carolina guard Raymond Felton and displayed impressive quickness and cutting ability, according to two eyewitnesses.

Williams is attempting to return to the NBA after suffering such severe injuries in a June 2003 motorcycle accident that doctors considering amputating his left leg.

"All the stuff we've been talking about is coming true," said Kevin Bradbury, Williams' business manager. "He can cut, run backward and his lateral movement is good. He just needs to continue strengthening his leg to get all his speed back. But he's close."

Williams is hoping to be invited to an NBA training camp this fall. Considering the Bulls bought out his contract for $3 million they weren't obligated to pay him after he violated his contract, they'd be offered a look.

But team sources have made clear there is no interest.

Bradbury said Williams spends an hour in physical therapy, an hour playing basketball and an hour lifting weights each day.

06-08-2005, 09:49 AM	#13
Flip41 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 435	RE:point guards Ex-Bull Williams making strides in comeback effort K.C. Johnson June 7, 2005 Under the supervision of local trainer Tim Grover at ATTACK Athletics, former Bulls guard Jay Williams worked out Monday with Illinois guard Dee Brown and North Carolina guard Raymond Felton and displayed impressive quickness and cutting ability, according to two eyewitnesses. Williams is attempting to return to the NBA after suffering such severe injuries in a June 2003 motorcycle accident that doctors considering amputating his left leg. "All the stuff we've been talking about is coming true," said Kevin Bradbury, Williams' business manager. "He can cut, run backward and his lateral movement is good. He just needs to continue strengthening his leg to get all his speed back. But he's close." Williams is hoping to be invited to an NBA training camp this fall. Considering the Bulls bought out his contract for $3 million they weren't obligated to pay him after he violated his contract, they'd be offered a look. But team sources have made clear there is no interest. Bradbury said Williams spends an hour in physical therapy, an hour playing basketball and an hour lifting weights each day.