NBA HOOP Magazine Interviews Michael Kenneth Williams for "Celeb Row"
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 4:49PM 
There are actors who are fans of basketball and then there are actors who have fans in basketball. Put Michael Kenneth Williams in the latter category. His portrayal of stick-up man Omar Little in the HBO series The Wire, set in Baltimore's inner city, has earned him a legion of NBA admirers. He will soon be seen in the new NBC series The Philanthropist, playing right-hand man to the title character. Williams also has five films scheduled for released this year, including Brooklyn's Finest and The Road. Just because he's busy doesn't mean he doesn't have time to check out some hardwood action. So players, pass some tickets his way.
You have some very big fans among NBA players. Have you ever encountered any of them face to face?
I throw the love right back at them. I'm real good friends with Carmelo Anthony. He's like my little brother. I've hung out a few times with Kevin Garnett. I'm real close with these brothers.
Reader Comments (1)
hey Mike! that's how you introduced yourself to me.....i met you last week @ my aunt's surprise 50th b-day party given by her brother Thomas.....my name is Lashawn, and u said i reminded u of your sister....it was a real pleasure meeting you. ur personality was so down to earth, and it felt like i knew u for years. i shared the experience meeting u with all my relatives and close friends....when i told my daughter she mentioned that u were also n the trapped in the closet video with r kelly.....u are a great actor and i look foward to seeing more of u on the big screen! take care and good luck