A look back at Deron Williams, who visits Utah Wednesday

Deron Williams kisses his gold medal.
The U.S. men's basketball team won the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with a 118-107 victory over Spain Sunday afternoon at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium, Sunday, August 24, 2008.

The medal is the 109th of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games for Team USA, its most in a full participation Olympic Games. The gold medal is the 36th for the United States in Beijing, matching the total received at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

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Utah's Deron Williams walk off of the court after the game at the EnergySolutions Arena.
Jazz won 109-83
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Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant tries to embrace Jazz guard Deron Williams after L.A. eliminated the Jazz in Game 6 of the Western Conference playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, May 16, 2008.

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Ronnie Brewer, left, and Deron Williams are all smiles as the Jazz pull ahead late in their win over the Rockets in Game 6.
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Salt Lake City - Fans cheer and applaud Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) as he leaves the game late in the fourth quarter. Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets, game 4, 1st round NBA Playoffs.
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Jazz guard Deron Williams yells during Game 6 of the Western Conference playoffs against the L.A. Lakers at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday, May 16, 2008.

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USA's Deron Williams during the game at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium in Beijing, Sunday, August 11, 2008. USA defeated Chian 101-70.

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Utah's Deron Williams, #8, questions a foul called against him during the first half of the game at the EnergySolutions Arena.

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Utah vs Phoenix

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Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams shoots as he is surrounded by Houston players. The Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 in Game 2 of their first-round series on Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Toyota Center in Houston.
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(middle) Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams (8) guards Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City on March 30, 2013. The Jazz won the game 116-107.

Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams, left, and power forward Carlos Boozer watch from the bench late in a game against San Antonio as the Jazz lead 105-82 in the 2007 Western Conference Finals.
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Ronny Turiaf (21) blocks a shot by Deron Williams in NBA playoff action, Game one at the Staples Center in Los Angeles May 4, 2008 Rick Egan/TheSalt Lake Tribune 5/4/08

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Deron Williams gives Carlos Boozer a hug after the Jazz were defeated by the Bulls, in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Utah's Deron Williams (8) is fouled by Atlanta's Mike Bibby (10) as Josh Smith (5) applies defensive pressure as the Jazz face the Hawks at EnergySolutions Arena Saturday February 23, 2008.

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Deron Williams and Steve Nash talk before the NBA All-Star Skills Competition at the American Airlines Center Saturday. Williams finished in second place behind Steve Nash.

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Deron Williams kisses his gold medal. The U.S. men's basketball team won the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with a 118-107 victory over Spain Sunday afternoon at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium, Sunday, August 24, 2008. The medal is the 109th of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games for Team USA, its most in a full participation Olympic Games. The gold medal is the 36th for the United States in Beijing, matching the total received at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, UT--5/26/07--9:12:47 PM-- Utah's Deron Williams walk off of the court after the game at the EnergySolutions Arena. Jazz won 109-83 2nd Half. ******** Jazz v Spurs Chris Detrick/Salt Lake Tribune File #_E1M6020 ` Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant tries to embrace Jazz guard Deron Williams after L.A. eliminated the Jazz in Game 6 of the Western Conference playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, May 16, 2008. Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune Ronnie Brewer, left, and Deron Williams are all smiles as the Jazz pull ahead late in their win over the Rockets in Game 6. Rick Egan/TheSalt Lake Tribune 5/2/08 Salt Lake City - Fans cheer and applaud Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) as he leaves the game late in the fourth quarter. Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets, game 4, 1st round NBA Playoffs. The Salt Lake Tribune/Trent Nelson; 4.28.2007 Jazz guard Deron Williams yells during Game 6 of the Western Conference playoffs against the L.A. Lakers at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday, May 16, 2008. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune USA's Deron Williams during the game at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium in Beijing, Sunday, August 11, 2008. USA defeated Chian 101-70. Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, UT --1/10/08-- Utah's Deron Williams, #8, questions a foul called against him during the first half of the game at the EnergySolutions Arena. ******** Utah vs Phoenix Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune frame #_1CD9287 Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams shoots as he is surrounded by Houston players. The Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 in Game 2 of their first-round series on Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune (middle) Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams (8) guards Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City on March 30, 2013. The Jazz won the game 116-107. Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams, left, and power forward Carlos Boozer watch from the bench late in a game against San Antonio as the Jazz lead 105-82 in the 2007 Western Conference Finals. The Salt Lake Tribune/Trent Nelson Ronny Turiaf (21) blocks a shot by Deron Williams in NBA playoff action, Game one at the Staples Center in Los Angeles May 4, 2008 Rick Egan/TheSalt Lake Tribune 5/4/08 Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Deron Williams gives Carlos Boozer a hug after the Jazz were defeated by the Bulls, in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Utah's Deron Williams (8) is fouled by Atlanta's Mike Bibby (10) as Josh Smith (5) applies defensive pressure as the Jazz face the Hawks at EnergySolutions Arena Saturday February 23, 2008. Jeremy Harmon/The Salt Lake Tribune Photo by Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Deron Williams and Steve Nash talk before the NBA All-Star Skills Competition at the American Airlines Center Saturday. Williams finished in second place behind Steve Nash.

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Deron Williams played nearly six full seasons with the Utah Jazz to start his pro career. He was the franchise's first-round pick — third overall — in the 2005 draft.

The former University of Illinois star will lead the Brooklyn Nets into EnergySolutions Arena for a 7 p.m. tip Wednesday. Here's a look back at Williams' career.