An NBA player’s early success often is dictated by the environment in which he begins his career.
So it’s easy to understand why Derrick Williams has had a roller-coaster career.
In the 2011 NBA draft, Williams was the No. 2 pick by Minnesota, which has struggled since Kevin Garnett left after the 2006-07 season.
In 2013, Williams was traded to the Kings, another team lacking stability. Last season, he signed with the Knicks, who have been synonymous with drama and dysfunction in recent seasons. This season, he joined the Miami Heat but played little before being released in February and signing with Cleveland.