Macon Kings Park Basketball Court Dedicated to NBA Champion Corey Williams
MACON, Georgia – Macon-Bibb County dedicated the basketball court at the Kings Park Community Center to former NBA player Corey Williams on Wednesday, November 4. The ceremony honored a Chicago Bulls champion who first learned the game on that court.
Family, friends, community members and local leaders gathered at the center, at 3283 Kingston Court, for the dedication of the Kings Park basketball court.
“Before Chicago Bulls, it was Kings Park,” said his brother, Donnie Williams. He spoke about Corey’s journey and the neighborhood that helped shape him.
From Twiggs County to the NBA
Williams was born in Twiggs County. He grew up playing at the Kings Park Community Center and attended Northeast High School.
He went on to Oklahoma State University, where he helped lead the Cowboys to back-to-back NCAA Sweet 16 appearances in 1991 and 1992. He finished with 1,320 points, which ranked eighth on the school’s all-time scoring list at the time.
The Chicago Bulls selected Williams with the 33rd pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. He became part of the Michael Jordan-led Bulls team that won the 1993 NBA Championship.
His pro career also included stops with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Cavalry. He played overseas in Taiwan from 1995 to 1998.
Coaching career
Williams has coached for more than 25 years. He has helped develop athletes at Oklahoma State, Oral Roberts, Florida State, Stetson, Arkansas, Texas Tech and Auburn.
Williams told the crowd that Kings Park will always hold a special place for him.
“I was raised here in this community,” said Williams. “You can’t ever dream too big.”
County leaders see a bigger purpose
County officials said the dedication means more than honoring one athlete. They described it as an investment in neighborhoods and a way to inspire young people.
“It’s small things like this that spark and bring a neighborhood back,” said County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett. “Think about the young man today that is playing on this court that can be in the NBA in a few years.”
The court now stands as a reminder to young athletes that their dreams can take them well beyond their neighborhood. Williams said he plans to keep coming back.
“I’ll always come back to Kings Park,” said Williams.
