Roy is 6'6" as well. It would be an insanely big lineup. Against a team like New Orleans where we can show Chris Paul a different look with Batum on him and two big SGs playing the other wings. Maybe use that for 10-15 minutes a game or something. Lots of options with his, Roy's and (hopefully) eventually Batum's versatility.
The rumor is Washington if looking to trade down from No. 5 to the middle of the first round to grab Williams: "Washington Tips Their Hand: There have been rumors for weeks that the Washington Wizards would be trading out of the #5 selection and they may have found their deal. The Wizards will be working out Terrence Williams this week - a player that's a mid-first rounder at a best - likely signaling their preparations to move down several spots and pick up a cheaper player with a lower pick. Look for more details on this as it becomes available, but it does seem Washington's actions suggest the pick at #5 will go elsewhere" BNM
Washington confuses me. I've read now that they're wanting a deal for a vet that saves them money. Why aren't they looking to rebuild? Even at full strength they're not contenders. So, what's the point of bringing back a Howard or Stackhouse? Right now they're going to be I think about $6 to $9M over the luxury tax threshold. In reality they're facing a $12M to $18M bill after next season. This for a struggling franchise? They need to tear this thing apart and get their spending in order. We could help more than anyone!
I havent seen enough of Williams to say one way or another on him but this whole is somewhat intriguing in that there really isnt very many "givens". This seems to be especially true with all the point guards in this draft. What I can help but think though is that if there are that many PG's that are crap shoots then at least one of them is probably going to turn out to be a good or great NBA PG. The question is obviously, which one? One team is going to feel very fortunate down the road that they were able to pluck said player from this "weak" draft.
Has this been posted yet? Any large muscular jock who is prepared to wear Spongebob socks and a Barbie backpack gets major bonus points in my book. I like this too (obvious Laker hatred aside):
I'm really surprised that no one has posted this Draft Express article...I saw it up before I went to bed last night. http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3264/ It pretty much says that T-Will is not a scorer at all, but is a fantastic passer, playmaker and is up there in those regards to the best PG prospects available in the draft. Take a look at his "Pure Point Guard" score of 2.85. He is also by far the best rebounding guard available, and got the most steals from the SG class that they were looking at. I'm all for a big lineup, although my concern would be his shooting percentage. But if he can work on the outside shot some, he looks like a great addition on paper. Will admit I didn't see him play much live and don't recall anything particular. I have a feeling, with his stock seemingly on the rise, that he could be taken higher than previous mocks that had him in the mid-first round. Someone might fall in love with him or just not want to risk loosing him and might snatch him up early. Maybe not a reach, but his value is hitting the high note at the right time. And probably justifiably so.
I just read that today. I have to admit, my opinion of the kid is rising. Kid sounds like he has a bit of Rondo in him - a playmaker who does well at all the little things, but is a question mark as a scorer.
