Richard Jefferson makes awkward on-air remark about Jay Williams' NBA career during draft coverage
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Brandon Contes
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During ESPN's NBA Draft coverage, Richard Jefferson awkwardly roasted Jay Williams about his short-lived NBA career after a video package highlighted Williams being drafted in 2002. The moment created visible tension on set, with Jefferson making pointed comments about Williams' career ending early due to a motorcycle crash, leading to an uncomfortable exchange between the former players.
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· 3 pulledNo offense to any of the draftees, but the most notable moment of the 2026 NBA Draft occurred after ESPN aired a video of Williams being drafted in 2002.
Williams noted that most people who go to Duke are from New York
Richard Jefferson and Jay Williams might be friendly off-air, but you could have fooled just about everyone watching the NBA Draft Tuesday night.
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