“Jrue Holiday has never been better than me.” That statement alone was enough to stir things up, but Brandon Jennings isn’t just talking—he’s challenging. After calling out fellow 2009 draftees Ty Lawson and Jeff Teague for a one-on-one showdown, he’s now coming for former Atlanta Hawks star Lou Williams. And Williams? He’s not just accepting—he’s confident he’ll take the win. But even if he gets past Jennings, his next opponent is already waiting. Enter Patrick Beverley. Just when the back-and-forth between Jennings and Williams was picking up steam, the former Los Angeles Lakers star decided to jump in.
“Naw both of them [Jennings and Williams] out they league when it comes to me. ima diff animal,” Beverley declared. If the ex-Laker was hoping to intimidate Lou Williams, it didn’t work. “Don’t make me do this brother,” the 3x Sixth Man of the Year shot back. Thus making it clear he’s more than ready to take on Beverley. But first, Jennings. And Williams is making sure his opponent knows exactly what he’s up against:
“Well, BJ, if you think for one moment you go wake up and challenge me and think I’m not going to respond, I’m down to do it whenever, wherever, whatever. Line it up… Let’s get some straightening… Yeah, let’s get some straightening. B. Jennings. We got to get that straightened out.”
Nov 22, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (6) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Now, if you’ve followed, you already know Williams isn’t someone to take lightly. The man built a career as one of the best scoring guards in the league—all while mostly coming off the bench. Three Sixth Man of the Year awards, 17 seasons, and countless clutch performances later, he’s still got that fire. And now, with both Jennings and Beverley calling him out, we might just get to see if he’s still got that same scoring touch. Nevertheless, apart from this recent challenge, there’s yet another factor that should tempt Williams to accept the challenge against Jennings.
Lou Williams can finally settle up his score long-pending tie with Brandon Jennings
Lou Williams had the kind of longevity most players dream of, sticking around the NBA for 17 seasons—almost double Brandon Jennings’ nine-year stint. With that much time on the court, it’s no surprise Williams racked up bigger totals across different statistical categories. But when it came to their actual battles on the floor, things were a lot more even.
In their 16 head-to-head matchups, Jennings had a slight edge, averaging 16.1 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game, while Williams put up 15.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals. Not a huge gap, but enough to keep Jennings ahead in their personal rivalry. And here’s where it gets even more interesting:
The two stars have each won exactly eight games against the other. So if they ever decided to go one-on-one, it wouldn’t just be for fun. It’d be about finally settling the score. And the recent 1 v 1 challenge is the perfect opportunity for the two stars. And for us to see who Patrick Beverly is eventually paired against.
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