Jerome Wlliams NBA Basketball Card 2000 Fleer No 31

Jerome Wlliams NBA Basketball Card 2000 Fleer No 31 in Excellent Mint condition, see photos. Jerome Williams, affectionately known as the "Junk Yard Dog" (or JYD), carved out a memorable nine-season NBA career (1996–2005) as one of the league's ultimate blue-collar role players. Drafted 26th overall out of Georgetown University by the Detroit Pistons in the legendary 1996 draft, as a forward earned his iconic nickname from veterans Rick Mahorn and Grant Long for his relentless hustle, physical defense, and willingness to do the "dirty work" like diving for loose balls and pulling down tough rebounds. Though he spent productive years with the Pistons, the Chicago Bulls, and the New York Knicks, Williams became an absolute fan favorite with the Toronto Raptors. His infectious energy and genuine love for the city—highlighted by him immediately driving from Detroit to Toronto the moment he heard he was traded there in 2001—endeared him deeply to the "Dog Pound" fan base. Finishing his career with averages of 6.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, Williams proved that impact isn't just measured in scoring, a legacy of community impact he continues today as a global NBA Ambassador and youth mentor through his "Shooting for Peace" initiative.