Patrick Williams is an American basketball player who plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Born on August 26, 2001, Williams hails from Charlotte, North Carolina. His parents, Eddie and Janie, were college basketball players at Johnson C. Smith University. Williams attended West Charlotte High School, where he emerged as a standout athlete. Garnering a four-star recruit rating, Williams showcased his immense talent and potential on the basketball court.
After high school, Williams joined the Florida State Seminoles, where he came off the bench, but quickly demonstrated his raw talent. His versatility as a multi-positional player and diverse skill set earned him recognition as a player who can make significant contributions on both ends of the court. At the conclusion of the 2019/20 collegiate season, Williams was named to the ACC All-Freshman team and received the prestigious conference Sixth Man of the Year award.
In the 2020 NBA Draft, Williams's potential was recognized as he was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the fourth overall pick. Since joining the Bulls, he has improved his game each season and continues to impress with his ability to excel in various roles in the game, solidifying his status as a promising young talent in the NBA.
Patrick Williams Salary
Williams will earn $9,835,881 for the 2023/2024 season. It is an increase from the $7,775,400 that he earned last season (2022/2023).
This is the last season of Williams's rookie contract. As of March 2024, Williams has not received any contract extension from the Bulls, but according to rumors online, the team is looking to offer him an extension in the 2024 off season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary is mentioned below:
Season | Team | Salary |
2020-21 | Chicago Bulls | 7,068,360 |
2021-22 | Chicago Bulls | $7,422,000 |
2022-23 (Team Option Exercised) | Chicago Bulls | $7,775,400 |
2023-24 (Team Option Exercised) | Chicago Bulls | $9,835,881 |
How long is Patrick Williams's contract?
Williams’s current rookie contract is a standard four-year rookie deal ending in 2024. Patrick Williams is slated to become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 off season.
FAQ's on Patrick Williams salary
A. Patrick Williams will earn $9,835,881 for the 2023/24 season.
A. Patrick Williams is on a four-year $32.1 million rookie contract with the Chicago Bulls. He will become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2024.
A. Patrick Williams played collegiate basketball at Florida State University.
A. Patrick Williams is 22 years old. He was born on August 26, 2001.