returned in a Bulls or Knicks uniform. Nicknamed the Junk Yard Dog (or JYD) by Rick Mahorn in his early days as a Detroit Piston for his hard work and hustle (as stated in an interview while he served as a commentator on NBA TV), Williams sometimes referred to himself in the third person. On January 25, 2006, Williams rejoined the Toronto Raptors as their community representative. Williams also played a minor role in the Canadian FBI show, Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye. He played Otis Washington, a dealer turned informant. Williams was hired as Director of Player Development for the national champion Findlay Prep basketball team before becoming assistant coach. In the summer of 2013, Jerome was promoted to the position of Head Coach at Findlay Prep. He stepped down as head coach in the summer of 2014. Williams continues to be a part of youth development through basketball as he was appointed the President of The Young3 which holds 3-on-3 tournaments for young people ages 9–14. Williams and other basketball legends have implemented a digital educational program throughout North America, called Shooting For Peace. References External links Williams's NBA.com blog about Basketball Without Borders Williams's stats @ basketball-reference.com Shooting For Peace Program Powered By Basketball Legends 1973 births African-American basketball players American expatriate basketball people in Canada American men's basketball players Basketball players from Washington, D.C. Big3 players Detroit Pistons draft picks Chicago Bulls players Detroit Pistons players Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball players Junior college men's basketball players in the United States Living people Montgomery College alumni New York Knicks players Power forwards (basketball) Toronto Raptors players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American sportspeople American men's 3x3 basketball players