With Zoran Planinic's release complete, and Jeff McInnis' release likely, Marcus Williams is the designated backup for Jason Kidd, who he has modelled his game after. But as good as he is on the court, issues of character have plagued him on the court...just as they did Kidd. Now, Williams has the biggest challenge of his career, made even bigger by the Nets' confidence in him. Meanwhile, a foot injury will keep him out of the Jim Calhoun Charity Classic Saturday. No further details.
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