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Utah Jazz: Williams chips in for charity, chimes in on season

Published: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 12:07 a.m. MDT
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After an informal team pick-up game Monday morning, several teammates — including Korver, C.J. Miles, Ronnie Brewer, Paul Millsap, Ronnie Price, Morris Almond and Jarron Collins — joined Williams at the golfing fundraiser that will benefit students at the Carmen B. Pingree Center for Children with Autism. The team will officially reunite for camp next week, beginning with a media day Monday.

Other celebrity participants included former Jazz players Jeff Hornacek, Thurl Bailey and Ty Corbin; NBA players Devin Harris (Nets) and Jason Terry (Dallas); college coaches Jim Boylen (Utah hoops), Dick Hunsaker (UVU hoops) and Bruce Brockbank (BYU golf); BYU volleyball player Ryan Millar; TV broadcaster Craig Bolerjack; Jazz brass Kevin O'Connor (general manager) and Randy Rigby (president); and professional golfers Tony and Gipper Finau.

Williams' Point of Hope Foundation also had a dinner Sunday night and auctions to raise money to help autistic youths. Last year, the event benefited the fight against cancer.

"It feels good to do this kind of thing," Williams said.


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Deron Williams makes a chip shot on hole #18 at Thanksgiving Point golf course where Williams hosted a celebrity golf tournament.

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