Originally selected 47th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, Vince Williams Jr. started on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies before eventually finding himself in the Grizzlies' rotation during an injury-riddled 2023-24 season. Williams Jr. made great use of his opportunities and eventually earned a standard contract at the beginning of 2024.
Spending time between the G League and the NBA roster during the 2022-23 season, Vince Williams Jr. only played 105 total NBA minutes as a rookie. However, the Grizzlies were ravaged by injuries early into the following season, which led to Williams Jr. getting an extended look.