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Tracy McGrady: Really excited to be playing with Gary Payton, Jason Williams and the pros in the NBA Legends Tour this June. Twitter @Real_T_Mac

San Antonio Spurs, Gary Payton, Tracy McGrady, Jason Williams 

Aquille Carr shocked many when he announced his intent to follow in the footsteps of Brandon Jennings by skipping college and beginning his pro career overseas, and while some questioned his decision, it’s now official: Carr has signed on to join Tracy McGrady, Jason Williams and Gary Payton on the NBA Legends Tour that will run for two weeks throughout the month of June in China. “I feel like a pro now,” Carr told SLAMonline of his signing in China. “This is a dream come true.” SLAM

Gary Payton, Tracy McGrady, Jason Williams, China, Aquille Carr 

Aquille Carr is taking the Brandon Jennings route to the NBA — skipping college to spend a year playing overseas before be is eligible for the 2014 NBA draft. This summer, he’ll get a taste of what awaits him while spending nearly two weeks in China. From June 5th to June 15th, some of the greatest basketball players of yesteryear will meet the brightest stars of tomorrow as they come together for the Legends Tour. Put together by the Self Motivated Athletic Agency, these stars will tour through China during this upcoming summer. The latest names to join the Legends Tour include two-time NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady, former NBA champion Jason “White Chocolate” Williams and Carr, the diminutive dunking star. SheridanHoops

Tracy McGrady, Jason Williams, Aquille Carr 

Former NBA players Allen Iverson and Jason Williams have been added to a roster of a team coached by Hall of Famer Tiny Archibald that will play the 2012 Chinese Basketball Association's champion Beijing Ducks on Saturday in Beijing. Iverson, an 11-time NBA All-Star, and Williams, who played on the Miami Heat’s first NBA championship team in 2006, will play on a roster that includes Damon Jones, Charoy Bentley, Shane Burrell, Zendon Hamilton, J.R. Inman, J. R. Reid and Guy Dupuy. Sporting News

Allen Iverson, Jason Williams, China 

"As basketball continues to grow on the global stage, these events hone in on our efforts to continually use the sport of basketball to break down cultural barriers around the globe,” said Charles D. Smith, chairman and CEO of the Professional Basketball Alumni Association. "We are equally excited for the chance to play against some of China's best players. We will give fans an exciting game where they can cheer for their former basketball heroes." Iverson, 37, the 2001 NBA MVP, would like to return to the NBA but has found no interest. He last played for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2010. China, he said, is another option, and this appearance will provide him further exposure in China. "I definitely want to return to the NBA, but if I can't get back there, I'm hoping to play ball here," Iverson told Chinese media last month (transcribed by HoopsHype). Sporting News

Allen Iverson, Jason Williams, China 

Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen scored 20 points and threw dunks that electrified the Mall of Asia Arena as he led the visiting US Professional Basketball Alumni, 112-93, over the PBA Legends in the 2012 PLDT All Star Basketball Challenge tonight. Pippen put the big crowd up on their feet when Jason Williams threw a lob pass off the backboard, which he completed with a thundering slam late in the fourth quarter. The NBA legends made true of their promise of putting up a good show as they dazzled the thousands of Filipino basketball fans that packed the new state-of-the-art arena owned by business tycoon Henry Sy's group. philstar.com

Scottie Pippen, Jason Williams, Philippines 

NBA greats Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen strut their stuff before local fans tonight as they take on the local legends in the PLDT All Star Basketball Challenge at the Mall of Asia Arena. The duo, along with fellow former NBA stars Horace Grant, Mitch Richmond, and Jason Williams, expressed excitement over playing before Filipino fans and vowed to put up a show in their one-game exhibition set at 7 p.m. philstar.com

Scottie Pippen, Jason Williams, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman, Philippines 

“We feel great, excited to be here. We know we have a lot of great, knowledgeable fans here and we hope to put on a great show for them,” said Pippen, the former Chicago star who played alongside the great Michael Jordan in the Bulls’ title romps in the NBA in the 90s. “We’ll show them we’re not over the hill yet, we’ll give it a good show,” said Rodman, who sort of expected his estranged father, Philander, who is based in the country, to show up like he did the first time the rebounding demon visited Phl. philstar.com

Scottie Pippen, Jason Williams, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman, Philippines 

The ex-NBA greats came straight from the airport to attend yesterday’s presscon at MOA where Pippen, the six-time NBA champ and Hall of Famer, was also asked about his opinion on the supposed comparison between the original 1992 Dream Team and the 2012 US Olympic squad. He said Kobe Bryant and his teammates should first accomplish the task at hand – win the gold in London – before they can start the debate as to which is the better one. “That’s Kobe’s opinion, he has the right to express his opinion for the team and build their confidence up,” said Pippen, referring to Bryant’s remarks that the current US team could beat Pippen’s peers in the Barcelona Games that included fellow Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. “But that’s something we’ll never know the answer to, which is the best thing. If they bring home the gold, then we can start the debate,” he said. philstar.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen, Jason Williams, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman, Philippines 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Favorite memory from 06 locker room: Jason Williams spraying reporters w champagne, screaming, "I am not a cancer!" Twitter

Jason Williams 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Third favorite memory: Jason Williams grabbing Doleac and Kapono because he wanted a "White Power" photo. Twitter

Jason Williams, Jason Kapono, Matt Doleac 

David Baumann: Jason Williams has been playing in the same rec league as Gilbert Arenas in Orlando. Which duo is better? Duhon-Ish Smith or J-Wil- Arenas? Twitter

Orlando Magic, Gilbert Arenas, Jason Williams 

My ticket out of town was punched in mid-February. There was a lot of tension between Pat and the players. So we're about to start practice and Jason Williams comes in about ten seconds late. Pat being Pat, he starts swearing at him and screaming, "Get the hell out of here!" He and JWill start yelling at each other, and JWill turns to go and kicks over the training cart. He sends pieces of Wrigley gum flying all over the place. He's walking away and I say, "JWill. Come back. Don't go anywhere." Pat hears me so he starts going ballistic on me. Now, JWill was my guy. I kind of brought him there, so I felt responsible for him. ESPN.com

Miami Heat, Coaching, Pat Riley, Jason Williams 

Grizzlies announce that Jason Williams has announced his retirement Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Williams 

Veteran point guard Jason Williams appears to be done for the season. The 35-year-old backup was given permission to leave the team and travel to Orlando late last week to get a second opinion on his sore lower back. Williams hasn't been active since March 9 because of the injury. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams, Injuries 

Griz reserve point guard Jason Williams didn’t make the trip to New York. Williams remained in Memphis where he had an MRI that revealed nothing serious with his sore lower back. Williams remains day-to-day. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Williams, Injuries 

(Jason) Williams infamously took Calkins' pen away while he tried to conduct interviews in the Grizzlies' locker room. Williams was upset about an article criticizing him despite his stellar play in the series. "Obviously, I remember it because it was funny," said Williams, who was fined $10,000 for the incident. "Everybody is going to remember it because it was funny. I think we were both wrong for what we did." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Williams 

Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played from 2001-05. Grizzlies officials announced the signing moments before the game with the Los Angeles Lakers. The signing had been rumored for about a week, but the team would not confirm their interest in the point guard until he was officially signed. He was seated on the bench for the Lakers game, and will travel to Oklahoma City, where the Grizzlies play Tuesday night. ESPN.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Williams 

Zach Randolph flashed a toothy grin more than a week ago when he first learned that Jason Williams might join the Grizzlies. "J-Will is about those dimes," Randolph said, referring to Williams' pass-first mentality that often leads to exciting assists. Williams is expected to sign a contract Monday to play with the Grizzlies for the rest of the season. Team management received a verbal commitment from the capricious point guard last Wednesday, and Randolph isn't the only player OK with adding Williams to their delicate mix. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Williams 

Free-agent point guard Jason Williams has agreed in principle to sign with the Grizzlies, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Barring an unforeseen development, the 35-year-old will join the team by Monday. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Williams