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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Former Sixers guard Michael Carter-Williams wins boxing debut
Former Sixers guard Michael Carter-Williams wins boxing debut Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams stepped away from the NBA after yet another injury in the 2022-23 season. He was limited to 31 games for the Orlando Magic in the 2020-21 season, missed the entirety of 2021-22, and played only four games in 2022-23 before stepping away. Now, Carter-Williams is taking up a new sport: boxing. After being selected No. 11 overall by the Sixers in the 2013 draft, Carter-Williams won Rookie of the Year in 2014 and played nine seasons in the league before stepping away. He made his boxing debut in a heavyweight match at Broad Street Brawl in New York. He won the match by decision so it's a good start for MCW. It's a shame that Carter-Williams had his basketball career cut short as injuries took over, but he can take solace in the fact that has found a new path in life. This is a good start to a new career in sports and he can take big steps forward in boxing.
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams wins heavyweight boxing debut
Michael Carter-Williams is off to a great start in his second sporting career. The 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year took down Sam Khatib in his amateur boxing debut on Thursday via unanimous decision in a three-round heavyweight contest at the Broad Street Brawl in New York. The fight was part of a fundraiser for Bigvision Community, a non-profit organization that helps young adults recover from substance abuse. Advertisement During an appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show,' Carter-Williams, 33, said boxing was a way to get back into competitive sport. 'I think it's just to scratch that itch,' Carter-Williams said. 'I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete. I respect the sport. I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends that fight.' Advertisement Carter-Williams last played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season for the Magic, appearing in four games. After being drafted No. 11 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the 76ers, Carter-Williams played nine seasons in the league for six different teams. Michael Carter-Williams during a game with the Magic in 2023. Getty Images The Syracuse product had an excellent rookie season in 13-14, but his career quickly went downhill from there, playing his last game in the league at just 31 years old. Advertisement After basketball, Carter-Williams said he's taking his boxing career day by day for now. 'I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me,' Carter-Williams said on the podcast with Helwani. 'I know that there's an avenue for people, who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. 'It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at.'
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Sixers draft history: Michael Carter-Williams selected No. 11 in 2013
Sixers draft history: Michael Carter-Williams selected No. 11 in 2013 With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history. This edition focuses on the 2013 draft when the Sixers selected Syracuse guard Michael Carter-Williams with the No. 11 overall pick. Philadelphia had just traded All-Star guard Jrue Holiday to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier in the evening so the Sixers needed his replacement. They found it in Carter-Williams. The 6-foot-6 guard went on to win Rookie of the Year with averages of 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 steals while shooting 40.5% from the floor. He had one halluva NBA debut going for 22 points, 12 assists, nine steals, and seven rebounds while guiding the Sixers to an upset win over LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and the defending champion Miami Heat. Carter-Williams looked like he was going to be a Sixers fixture for quite some time. However, he missed time to begin the 2014-15 season due to offseason shoulder surgery and he got off to a slow start. He was then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks at the deadline in 3-team deal that netted a 2018 draft pick. Carter-Williams would go on to play nine years in the league. He played for the Sixers, Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic. He averaged 10.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists across his nine seasons playing in the league.
Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
Former NBA star Michael Carter-Williams wins boxing debut, begins new chapter after basketball retirement
Michael Carter-Williams, former NBA Rookie of the Year, raises his gloves in victory after winning his amateur boxing debut at the Broad Street Brawl in New York Michael Carter-Williams, the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, has successfully transitioned from the basketball court to the boxing ring. The 33-year-old made his amateur boxing debut at the Broad Street Brawl in New York City on May 29, securing a unanimous decision victory over 36-year-old Sam Khatib in a three-round heavyweight event was more than just a sporting contest; it served a noble cause. Proceeds from the match benefited Bigvision Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults recovering from substance journey to the ring is rooted in a lifelong passion for competition. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," he expressed his motivation: "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete. I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends who fight". His NBA career, which began with a standout rookie season averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game, was marred by injuries that limited his playing time in subsequent years. After stints with several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Orlando Magic, he retired from professional basketball in October 2024. Despite the challenges, Carter-Williams has found a new avenue to channel his competitive spirit. He has been training diligently, and his performance in the ring suggests a promising future in boxing. Promoter Ronson Frank of Uprising Promotions noted, "He is very prideful, athletic, and I think he can do well as an amateur fighter." Carter-Williams remains grounded and focused. "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," he said. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at".
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Former NBA star Michael Carter-Williams wins boxing debut, begins new chapter after basketball retirement
Michael Carter-Williams , the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year , has successfully transitioned from the basketball court to the boxing ring. The 33-year-old made his amateur boxing debut at the Broad Street Brawl in New York City on May 29, securing a unanimous decision victory over 36-year-old Sam Khatib in a three-round heavyweight bout. The event was more than just a sporting contest; it served a noble cause. Proceeds from the match benefited Bigvision Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults recovering from substance abuse. Carter-Williams' journey to the ring is rooted in a lifelong passion for competition. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," he expressed his motivation: "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete. I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends who fight". His NBA career, which began with a standout rookie season averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game, was marred by injuries that limited his playing time in subsequent years. After stints with several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Orlando Magic, he retired from professional basketball in October 2024. Despite the challenges, Carter-Williams has found a new avenue to channel his competitive spirit. He has been training diligently, and his performance in the ring suggests a promising future in boxing. Promoter Ronson Frank of Uprising Promotions noted, "He is very prideful, athletic, and I think he can do well as an amateur fighter." Live Events Carter-Williams remains grounded and focused. "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," he said. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at".
