His stated goal had been to represent the Clippers in the All-Star game Sunday at Staples Center, but Williams was not chosen as one of the Western Conference reserves — to his and his coaching staff's dismay.
Instead, Williams will lace up his sneakers for the event that will take place Saturday night, his enthusiasm still high for being asked to be in the Skills Challenge along with seven other players.
"I'll be there for a night. I'll be there for a night," Williams repeated while smiling.
He is having a career year and is a major reason why the Clippers haven't fallen into the abyss despite an injury-ravaged season.