Comments on: Jay Williams says he attempted suicide after motorcycle crash that took his career

By: 1historian

1historian — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:48:58 +0000

Christian Lattiner – “I’m not a center. I just play one on TV.”

On the other hand – that shot he made at the end of the Duke-Kentucky game (You all know the one I mean) was flat out awesome.

He reached his peak in college, he was WAAAAAAY over his head in the pros, and he had to fall back on a degree from Duke.

It’s a tough life.

By: latchbeam

latchbeam — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:39:43 +0000

Way to overcome, Jay!!

By: aklolzer

aklolzer — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:30:03 +0000

ah come on, it was a little funny.

By: Kurt Helin

Kurt Helin — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:53:02 +0000

I removed aklolzer’s comment, it was tasteless and mean.

By: monkeyjuice313

monkeyjuice313 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:58:32 +0000

Thanks, lanpar! I just hope he learns empathy. JWill is someone’s son. Someone’s family member. Someone’s friend. If these trolls knew someone who has had similar struggles would they say that to them? No, they would either be supportive…or say a comment anonymously on the internet.

By: flymoe

flymoe — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:25:12 +0000

Christian Latiner wasn’t that bad. And I think Grant Hill would have had an amazing career if he didn’t have all that trouble with his ankle. He definitely would have been the best Duke pro.

By: eyeswideopen999

eyeswideopen999 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:09:49 +0000

Maybe instead of putting others in Jay’s shoes, which most would probably fill in a heartbeat, even after the accident, you should stick Jay in someone else’s shoes and he can see what it is really like to have it hard. With a Duke education and family I don’t believe for a second his “livelihood” was taken from him. This is a spoiled point of view.

By: gratefulneal

gratefulneal — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:08:59 +0000

why is this a headline story? is this guy looking for “redemption” by people feeling sorry for him? try being a war hero – losing body parts – doing something that is important (defending our country) not THAT is tragic…this guy is ONLY a basketball player by trade…he has made tons of money – I mean, seriously folks…sad – yes – but only sad for him…..

By: hojo20

hojo20 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:50:15 +0000

J Williams might’ve been the first good Duke pro.

By: slowclyde86

slowclyde86 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:28:02 +0000

Who said his story is “more important”? The story is here because he was a notable nba player who has had to deal with difficult circumstances. I am, quite frankly, stunned at the lack of empathy exhibited on this thread. Your general lack of compassion is disturbing. I am sad for you. Truly.

By: frankiebooboo

frankiebooboo — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:24:13 +0000

No. I think its more important because famous people have it so much harder than the rest of us little people. That being said, I wish him the best.

By: lanpar

lanpar — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:21:56 +0000

monkeyjuice313 – well-written

the storm hits everyone , it has no mercy, comes without warning , its part of life.
aklolzer will realize the full magnitude when it hits him/her

By: witchrunner

witchrunner — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:03:56 +0000

I was thinking the same thing. But, then after reading the full article, I realized it wasn’t really “just one bad decision.” He was an adrenaline junky. He obviously liked to live life on the edge. It sounded like he had already succumbed to the pressures of professional sports and had begun to lose his way. After all, not everyone loves the thrill of riding a motorcycle in excess of 120 mph.

I have a feeling though, that his story is not over yet. I realize that this was written as a sports human interest story, but I get the sense that he will be fighting depression the rest of his life. They make it sound like he was depressed for a long period of time. Depression saps the body and brain like nothing else. Generally, it will take drugs to get one stabilized. Although counseling helps one deal with the day to day aspects of life, it’s really not that hard to slip beyond that to the point that the chemical makeup in the body won’t recover without the meds. At least his Mother will be keeping an eye on him. Hope he stays on the sunny side of things, because, as he has found out, there really is more to life than b-ball.

By: monkeyjuice313

monkeyjuice313 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:45:10 +0000

aklolzer and stairwayto7 first off I want to say I really feel bad for both you. To have the cowardice to hide behind a computer and say those things is despicable and must be miserable. Having the role as a troll is one thing, but to actually have those thoughts and writing them down is another. Especially knowing you would never say those things aloud or to someone’s face. I get you’re probably only 16 and learned how to log-in to a website and spout ugly remarks and find it funny…but that was an actual thought in your head! Then you took it further and thought it would be funny to post on a website. I really do feel bad for you, and appreciate you reminding me how valuable a heart and a empathy are.

Keep doing your thing Williams! You made a positive out of a bad decision. You picked yourself up when life was at it’s darkest. It is inspiring. Keep living the good life.

By: sarasotan

sarasotan — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:42:53 +0000

aklolzer, I’m sure you think you’re hilarious. You’re not–you’re a disgrace, and your comment is reprehensible.

By: gmsingh

gmsingh — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:25:32 +0000

Is his story somehow more important because he had a big contract to play basketball?

By: purnellmeagrejr

purnellmeagrejr — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:56:45 +0000

Don’t know if you’ve noticed but life is tough on this planet for everyone. Just when you think you have things lined up there willl inevitably be a surprise.

By: jimbo75025

jimbo75025 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:06:57 +0000

The Williams story was tragic-much like the Bobby Hurley scenario. That being said, lets not list not being able to do the “one thing” you trained half your life to be as a valid reason for suicide. The job I do is certainly nothing to do with the area I went to school for quite a long time to study. Life and circumstances change for almost everyone as very few live a Polyanna exisence for their duration on earth. I dare to say that Willliams has never gone hungry and lives a life better than most here can imagine.

Suicide is not acceptable for any reason-much less for a reason as minimal in the grand scheme of things as being able to play in the NBA.

By: teambringitstrong

teambringitstrong — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:27:29 +0000

SMH at some of you people. Cyber heroes.

By: aaronmushrush

aaronmushrush — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:05:59 +0000

This hits on several personal levels for me. Wondered this about Jay but didn’t know it. Glad his mother is a good Christian woman and was as strong as she was. Jay you provided the world with the coolest comeback ever, you’re a top notch analyst, and as my autographed Phillips Crab House pilsner glass shows a very cool dude. Thanks for sticking around. Go Duke.

By: lmoneyfresh

lmoneyfresh — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:04:28 +0000

Even as a failure he’s still living a life 10x what yours will ever amount too. Keep flexing those internet muscles though, we are all so impressed.

By: lmoneyfresh

lmoneyfresh — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:01:30 +0000

Really? You think he was depressed because he wasn’t living the dream? It couldn’t possibly be that the one thing he had trained for half of his life was taken away by a bad decision by himself? There’s a reason why ex professional athletes struggle so much after their careers are over. To take away your own livelihood is huge. That had to bear down on him with an amount of pressure I’m sure you know nothing about.

By: stoutfiles

stoutfiles — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:31:09 +0000

I don’t see how this is a sad story. He had an amazing college run, got to play in the NBA, and survived a motorcycle accident. The fact that he wanted to take his life because he wasn’t living the dream anymore isn’t sad, it’s stupid and selfish.

By: losanginsight

losanginsight — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:35:35 +0000

Jay would have still been ballin’.

By: moseskkim

moseskkim — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:25:46 +0000

U usually see a horrible cruel insensitive comment here and there but why so many on this article? Everyone makes mistakes and he lost everything. Feel free to comment but man have some decency. It’s a real sad story regardless of the mistake he caused himself. I wish him the best. Glad he’s still living out his bball dreams.

By: stairwayto7

stairwayto7 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:09:53 +0000

Somethign else he failed on..first riding a motorcycle then failed at suicide.

By: saint1997

saint1997 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:07:13 +0000

I don’t like people that think they are funny but aren’t so just use cruelty as a pretence to get cheap laughs. That is what you are but what you have to realise is right now 73 people think you are an ignorant idiot and the 6 people (1 of whom is probably yourself) that liked it are idiots. You have no idea the insensitivity of that ‘joke’ and you and your family should be ashamed

By: andyhr17

andyhr17 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:33:34 +0000

Wow, you’re a truly terrible person.

By: chicitybulls

chicitybulls — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:25:11 +0000

I wouldn’t necessarily call it a bad decision. I’m a biker and have never been down. On the other hand my bro in law, buddy and teammate all have gone down. It’s just an accident. I wouldn’t call this a bad decision like deciding to drive after having a few too many.

By: fearthehoody

fearthehoody — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:15:51 +0000

nawlinsmitty…..just remember….
it was just a bad joke Jay Williams will never see. Relax