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Viral Video Gets Pistons Fans Hype for Signing of Miami Heat Player

The Detroit Pistons added a former member of the Miami Heat on Saturday.
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Jul 22, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Miami Heat guard Alondes Williams (15) attempts to score a layup against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) during the first half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
Jul 22, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Miami Heat guard Alondes Williams (15) attempts to score a layup against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) during the first half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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With the 2024 NBA Preseason in the rearview, the Detroit Pistons are looking forward to the final phase of the offseason as they put the finishing touches on their roster.

Earlier this week, the Pistons waived a handful of players. On Saturday, they added some new prospects, one of them being the former Miami Heat guard Alondes Williams.

Williams agreed to a two-way contract with the Pistons, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Shortly after it became known that Williams was inking a deal with the Pistons, one fan on social media shared a video of Williams throwing down a monster dunk during the NBA Summer League.

The clip went viral.

“Pistons Got a Demon”

By the reaction, it’s safe to say that Pistons fans approve of the signing and are excited about the athleticism Williams brings to the table.

@MalcolmMusic: My dreams finally came true omg we’re so back

@RezBallPod: That’s Right

Coming out of Wake Forest in 2022, Williams went undrafted in the NBA. He first landed a two-way deal with the Brooklyn Nets. He had minimal playing time in Brooklyn, getting waived with just one appearance under his belt.

Williams continued playing in the NBA G League for the Long Island Nets. He was included in a G League trade in 2023, getting his rights for the league traded to the Miami Heat’s affiliate.

In February last season, Williams landed a two-way deal with the Miami Heat. He was named the NBA G League’s Most Improved Player last season.

At the NBA level, Williams appeared in seven games for the Heat. He averaged fewer than three minutes on the court during those matchups.

This year, Williams could split time between the Pistons and the Motor City Cruise. With the Pistons still on a rebuilding timeline, Williams could get a chance to pick up more playing time than he could during his previous two stops. After seeing the kind of power he attacks the basket with, fans are excited about Williams becoming the newest addition.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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