Mama Bear: How Ziaire Williams’ mom shifts between probation officer and pro parent

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: May 07, 2022 10:26 AM CT | Published: May 06, 2022 4:00 AM CT

“Basketball is not all that he is. It’s just what he does,” Marquita Williams said. “As his mom, I get him away from all of that. It’s about finding a balance, just like it is in anything.” 

Topics

Memphis Grizzlies Ziaire Williams

Candace Echols on demand

Never miss an article. Sign up to receive Candace Echols' stories as they’re published.

Enter your e-mail address

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Candace Echols

Candace Echols

Candace Echols writes whatever she notices as she goes about her daily life. Living that way has landed her bylines in National Geographic, Garden and Gun, The Gospel Coalition, Southern Living, golf.com, Cowboys and Indians, Common Good, Risen Motherhood, and others. Someday, she hopes to have a writing cottage in Oxford, England or Oxford, Mississippi; either will be just fine. Candace and her husband live with their children in Midtown Memphis.


Comments

Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here