Former NBA star and currently on the Power Team of the Big 3 Basketball League, Jerome “Junk Yard Dog” (JYD) Williams relies on BioFlex Laser Therapy to eliminate the pain in his knees. The latter was not only chronic but at times acute, preventing Jerome from playing basketball, the sport that is relevant to his sense of completeness in life. After just two months of self-administered therapy, the pain was relieved to the degree that he was able to resume his professional basketball career in the 3-on-3 league, demonstrating his high level abilities while playing along with other notable former NBA stars. He travels with a BioFlex Personal System on the road and uses a Professional System at home.

Jerome attended Georgetown University on a full athletic scholarship and as a further testament of his tremendous athletic ability, was picked in the 1st round of the NBA’s 1996 Draft by the Detroit Pistons. His impressive career as an NBA Power Forward spanned nine years with Detroit, the Toronto Raptors, the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. . At all times, he demonstrated his ability to be a team player and in 2000, he led the league in high rebounding percentages and was ranked third overall in offensive ratings.

Jerome Williams brought his talent, heart and extraordinary passion to the court and holds an impressive 6.6 points per game and 6.4 rebounds. His NBA career included a total of 587 games. Nicknamed “JYD” for his extraordinary work ethic by his teammates in Detroit, he furthered the JYD persona into his own brand.

JYD was excited to join the Toronto Raptors in 2000; so much so that he passed up a morning flight, electing instead to brave a brutal February snowstorm and drive from Detroit to Toronto the night before. He wanted to make certain that he was in the city in time for his first practice with his new teammates.

Toronto fans were jubilant on his arrival. The greetings at the Air Canada Centre by the fans when he played as a Raptor for the first time were overwhelming. Toronto Raptor fans continued to show their love even after JYD was traded, always providing a standing ovation whenever he was on the court.

His impressive NBA career and work ethic, matched by his stellar character, continues to be demonstrated by his involvement in many charitable organizations and his work as a good will ambassador for the NBA.

He initiated an after-school program in the Brewster community in Detroit “right in the middle of the projects”, devoting extensive time and effort to this task.

In an effort to bring his unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the game of basketball to underdeveloped nations, he joined “Basketball Without Borders”. Jerome’s post-NBA career is highlighted by numerous community service awards over the years. He was honoured with a National Home Team award by the Fannie Mae Foundation, was invited to the White House and led a drive to raise money for the Toronto District School Board to buy books for students. His passion to give back to the community was recognized by the NBA principals and he was awarded the NBA Community Assist Award in May 2005. A father of four, he currently serves as Chairman of the non-profit organization, JYD Project Inc. Although Jerome celebrated many firsts as an NBA player, he was the first role player, featuring his own tennis shoe and a Sprite deal.

Incidentally, he is not the first NBA star to rely on BioFlex Laser Therapy systems but he is no doubt the most grateful and enthusiastic individual with regard to the effectiveness of the treatment. As he recalls, many of his Toronto Raptor teammates, including Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, etc. relied upon this amazing technology to treat their many injuries. Feel free to enter Jerome’s DoggPound but with the BioFlex Systems in his healthcare arsenal, don’t ever expect to hear the Junk Yard Dog whimper.

From my interactions with Jerome, he is an outstanding human being, a basketball player for the ages, a solid family man and someone who cares about everyone inhabiting our planet. His existence makes the world a better place. I am certain he will bring all of his stellar qualities to the Big 3 League and entertain everyone that has the privilege and opportunity to watch him perform.