Last year, Williams revealed he had been diagnosed with \ufeffcancer and returned to his country of birth, America, to undergo chemotherapy in New York.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:<\/strong> Former AFL star found dead at age 29<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Fifita's collateral damage hangs over three clubs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Honey Badger fakes 'code switch' in bizarre stunt<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n He later \ufeffarrived back in Australia for more treatment in Melbourne. He sat courtside for an NBL game last November and attended the league's MVP awards in February where he was honoured with a standing ovation.<\/p>\n Williams is best known for transforming the N\ufeffBL as a gifted player and impassioned advocate for the league.<\/p>\n He played three seasons with the \ufeffTownsville Crocodiles between 2007 and 2010 \u2014 winning the league's MVP award in 2010 and twice leading the Crocs to the semi-finals.<\/p>\n Williams also \ufeffplayed for the Melbourne Tigers (now Melbourne United) during the 2010-11 season.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBL\/status\/1788856000726061146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n Following his playing days, Williams established himself \ufeffas leading commentator who did not shy away from expressing his opinions.<\/p>\n "Having Corey as part of the NBL commentary team was by far, one of the best decisions I ever made, and without his passion for the league and enthusiasm for the growth of the game in Australia, we simply wouldn't be where we are today\u2026," NBL owner Larry Kestelman said.<\/p>\n "There will never be another Corey 'Homicide' Williams, may he rest in peace."<\/p>\n Tributes have since flowed for Williams online.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/OlgunUluc\/status\/1788857120676515850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/craighutchy\/status\/1788853709524672578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckBerry1969\/status\/1788856623769006471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/rpjward\/status\/1788851305295085599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Neroli_Meadows\/status\/1788846011479380049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/jarrodwalsh\/status\/1788835883246080022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n