Elliot Williams and his future role

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

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    I just read a scouting report from Sports Illustrated that got me thinking about maybe pairing him up with Roy in the backcourt.

    Some scouts, apparently, say he's the best on-ball defender in this draft, even better than Avery Bradley.

    He's labeled a "playmaking SG," combined with his defensive instincts, isn't this the type of guard that would be an ideal fit next to Roy?
     
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    ...YES, just as long as he develops his jumper/3pt range!
     
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    Never seen him play, but I'm looking forward to it!
     
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    I do agree that if you are going to succeed playing in the backcourt with Roy, you better be able to hit the 3!
     
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    I really wanted us to draft Elliot this year but didn't think he would fall to us. I think he will turn into what we want Bayless to be (PG that can finish at the rim, hit the three, and defend).
     
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    Was it him or Armon Johnson who was the jumper/dunker?

    That's the role I hope one of them finds on the team.
     
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    I think it's Williams that's the freak athlete!
     
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    His no-step vertical is also 41-inches.
     
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    FWIW, he shot 37% from deep at Memphis.
     
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    Williams is one of the players I'm most excited to watch and hear about during training camp.
     
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    Same, was so disappointed that he missed summer league.
     
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    That explains why you like Rudy and Sergio so much.
     
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    The Sonics won too many games! We want our OWN Desmond Mason!

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    Desmond Mason was the most overrated dunking showboat the dying Sonics ever had. Think of a 6-5 Bayless who can't shoot, pass, defend, or dribble, so he makes a beeline for the hoop every time.
     
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    Future role? "Ass-splinter-picker-outer" sounds about right.
     
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