Somerville, N.J. ? Former NBA standout Jayson Williams was acquitted of manslaughter Friday in the shotgun slaying of a limousine driver at his mansion, but found guilty of trying to cover up the shooting.

Williams, 36, was convicted on four of six lesser charges related to tampering with evidence and trying to cover up the death of Costas “Gus” Christofi, 55, who was killed by a shotgun blast as Williams handled the weapon. Collectively, the charges carry a maximum penalty of 13 years in prison.

But Williams will probably receive a sentence of less than five years, the maximum for the most serious count. No date was set for sentencing.

The jury could not agree on the reckless manslaughter charge. One juror, Shalisha Martin, said the vote was 8-4 in favor of acquittal. “I think it was an accident,” Martin said.

Assistant Hunterdon County prosecutor Steven Lember said no decision had been made on whether Williams would be tried again on that charge. A scheduling conference to determine a possible trial date was set for May 21.

After the verdict was completed, Williams kissed his wife, Tanya, who was seated behind him. He remains free on bail.

Anthony Christofi, a nephew of the victim, told Court TV he was disappointed by the split verdict, “but we have to respect the decision the jury made.”

The shooting happened Feb. 14, 2002, while Williams gave friends and members of the Harlem Globetrotters a tour of his mansion in Alexandria Township.