Brice Williams Impresses at NBA Draft Combine, Signs $250 Million Contract with Golden State Warriors
Brice Williams, the 6’7” guard from the Nebraska Cornhuskers, stunned the basketball world this week with his electrifying performance at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. With a rare blend of athleticism, poise, and offensive versatility, Williams vaulted himself into the national spotlight—and straight into the record books.
Just days after dominating combine scrimmages and interviews, sources confirmed that Williams has agreed to a jaw-dropping, record-breaking $250 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. The deal—unprecedented for a player fresh out of college—cements Williams as the most highly-valued rookie in NBA history.
Scouts had long admired Williams’ all-around game, but few anticipated the sheer explosiveness he displayed at the Combine. His vertical leap was measured at 44 inches, second only to historical greats. He ran the three-quarter court sprint in 3.01 seconds and drilled 24 of 25 three-point attempts in the shooting drill. More impressive was his command during live scrimmages—slicing through defenders, initiating complex pick-and-roll sets, and locking down opposing wings with suffocating defense.
Williams averaged 21.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game during his final season at Nebraska, leading the Cornhuskers to their first NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen appearance in over two decades. Though the team’s run ended in heartbreak, Williams’ stock only rose.
Golden State’s aggressive offer shocked analysts. Traditionally a franchise known for developing rookies gradually, the Warriors broke character—offering a 5-year, $250 million fully guaranteed deal that includes a historic $50 million signing bonus and a rare player-option in year three. The contract was negotiated swiftly after Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. and head coach Steve Kerr flew to Chicago to meet Williams in person, calling him “a generational cornerstone.”
“Brice is the future of the NBA,” Kerr stated in a press release. “He’s got the demeanor, the intelligence, and the skill set to elevate our franchise into its next dynasty.”
Williams’ departure from Nebraska has left a deep impact on the program and its fans. Head coach Fred Hoiberg praised Williams as a “program-changer and an extraordinary leader.” Nebraska plans to retire his jersey later this year.
Meanwhile, the Warriors plan to introduce Williams in a high-profile press conference at Chase Center next week. He is expected to join Steph Curry and Klay Thompson for summer workouts in San Francisco, signaling a dramatic new era for the Warriors’ aging core.
From unheralded transfer to NCAA star to NBA mega-prospect, Brice Williams’ meteoric rise is the stuff of basketball lore. With his combination of humility, explosive skill, and professional polish, he now faces the ultimate challenge—living up to the biggest rookie contract in NBA history.
Whether he becomes a legend or a lesson, one thing is clear: the world will be watching.
