Just a thread to remember that we have this guy laying in wait. Could be Rudy's replacement. Very athletic. Him and Chris Johnson might give us an extra boost next year.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Elliot-Williams-5153/#ixzz1LSYmOMMK http://www.draftexpress.com
I wonder what his athletic ability will be like after his two knee surgeries. Is this version dead and gone? [video=youtube;tqfl0N9z6Dg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqfl0N9z6Dg&feature=fvst[/video]
I don't think his surgeries will affect his athleticism. He said he hopes to be more athletic than before. Wweren't the surgeries just to keep his kneecaps from popping out of place?
I'm excited to see him. It sounds like he's a type of player that we don't have on the team. Well, other than him, I mean. barfo
He is definately the missing piece to our run of championships. Those garbage minutes along with Armon Johnson's are going to be the difference
This is just sad. Our draftees: 2010- Williams injured even before the start of the season 2009- Pendergraph and Mills injured even before the start of the season 2008 2007- Greg injured even before the start of the season 2006- Aldridge injured even before the start of the season 2005 2004- Monia injured even before the start of the season
I agree with this, the surgeries were to correct a genetic "condition", no meniscus or ligaments or tendons has been damaged leading to the surgery. I have a feeling Blazers knew this might be the case and that's why he dropped as far in the draft as he did - just a guess on that
Of course Elliott had the injury concern/surgery looming going into the draft. Had this not been the case, in all probability he'd have been a lotto pick on someone else's roster. The reports I've read say that the surgeries he's had should be a permanent fix and that he'll have lost none of his explosiveness. In this case anyway, an injury to a player may end up being to the benefit of Portland... so thats kind of happy! STOMP
If I remember correctly didn't Nic drop well down in the drafy because od some heart condition or similar rumor - we stole him on that. I think Elliot works out as good as Batum and what was once thought of as abundance of SG's is not that and Williams may be needed soon and get significant backup minutes as i think Rudy may be gone or Elliot beats him out. He is touted as an excellent defender prospect as well.
I hope he uses this time not only to return from injury, but also to work on his long ball. He has a great first step, but in the NBA, if you aren't a threat from distance, the first step is negated. Also, with how crappy the Blazers were this year from 3pt-land, His best chance to make an impact is to be able to hit open jumpers. I also hope he learns to go right, but that will come in time as it's not as easy to work on this alone in a gym as it is to work on shooting.
Maybe the two lefties (Armon) can work together, they both need work on the J and using the right hand.
Johnson and Williams, backcourt of the future! With Luke Babbitt at PF and Patty Mills as "The Center".
he didn't go to the predraft so probably just see how he stands up next to Blazers with known heights to get a best guess STOMP
How tall does it look like he is in this? Luke Babbitt: 6'7.5" w/o shoes, 6'8.75" w/ shoes. Armon Johnson: 6'2" w/o shoes, 6'3.25" w/ shoes.
