Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams was a Toronto Raptors fan favourite before he even set foot on the court, something not many players can attest to. Williams enthusiasm was evident from the moment he was traded from the Detroit Pistons to the Raptors back in 2001.
Upon hearing the news that Williams had been traded to the Raptors, along with Eric Montross, for Tyrone Corbin, Corliss Williamson, Kornel David, and a future first-round pick, Williams made the conscious decision to immediately drive from Detroit to Toronto. The man was so excited about the news.