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Jawad Williams returns home to Cleveland as Cavaliers' assistant coach


Former North Carolina forward has plenty of memories of his youth in Cleveland. His fondness for the city was fostered further when he returned as a young adult to play professional basketball. Now, he's ready to make more Cleveland memories after returning to help coach his hometown team. Williams grew up on Cleveland's East Side. (Cleveland.com)

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Jawad Williams returns home to Cleveland as Cavaliers' assistant coach