CLEVELAND — A Cleveland native and former Cavs player is coming home.
Jawad Williams has been hired as an assistant coach on Kenny Atkinson's staff, according to News 5's Camryn Justice.
The #Cavs have hired St. Edward grad and former Cavaliers forward Jawad Williams as an assistant coach on Kenny Atkinson’s staff.
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 18, 2025
Williams was a small forward for the Cavs from 2009-11, scoring 340 points for Cleveland during his time with the team.
He joined the Cavs after playing for three years at the University of North Carolina. He is also a graduate of St. Ed's.
Most recently, Williams worked as an assistant coach and director of player development for the Sacramento Kings.
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