Patrick Williams is a professional basketball player who plays as a power forward for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Born on August 26, 2001, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he stands 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. Williams played one season of college basketball at Florida State before declaring for the NBA Draft. The Chicago Bulls selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
In his rookie season, Williams averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. He showed promise with a season-high 24 points against the Brooklyn Nets in May 2021.
However, his sophomore year was marred by a dislocated wrist injury that required surgery, sidelining him for several months. He made his return in March 2022, notably scoring a career-high 35 points in an April 2022 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In July 2024, Williams re-signed with the Bulls on a five-year, $90 million contract, reflecting the team’s confidence in his potential. However, his performance has been inconsistent, with reports suggesting he has not met expectations since his contract extension. In February 2025, he was sidelined for at least two weeks due to tendinosis in his right knee, for which he received a platelet-rich plasma injection.
Despite these challenges, Williams has recently contributed positively, leading the Bulls’ second unit in a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on March 22, 2025, with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block in 23 minutes.
Off the court, Williams faced a legal issue in February 2025 when a foreclosure lawsuit was filed against him regarding a Gold Coast condominium. His representatives clarified that the alleged loan default resulted from a clerical error, and the matter was subsequently resolved.
Overall, Patrick Williams’ career has been a mix of high expectations, injury challenges, and recent efforts to regain his form as a valuable asset to the Chicago Bulls.