Discuss who the Nets pick and/or trade in this thread. Also if you would like to discuss what another team drafted go ahead and do so. So far we know that Greg Oden will be number 1 pick.
Sean Williams would be the perfect fit on the Nets frontline. Obviously his character and past issues have dropped his stock (well it's always been really low because of this) but I say it's worth the risk.
So is Ray Allen on the Celtics now? Man, we are gonna have a tougher route to that Atlantic division title.
<div class="quote_poster">Kidd Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Nets took Sean Williams. Is he a better choice than McRoberts?</div> For sure. Like the guys said he a high risk player, but it all pays of if he stays out of trouble.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">An early entry candidate for the 2007 NBA Draft. Was dismissed by the Boston College program midway through his junior season for repeat violations of team rules. Career Highlights: Played 69 games in two-plus seasons with BC, leading the team in blocks in each of his three seasons. Blocked a BC-record 75 shots in just 15 games in 2006-07, including 13 in one game against Duquesne. Junior (2006-07): Played in and started 15 games, averaging 32.2 minutes. Averaged 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.0 blocks per contest. Posted a triple-double against Duquesne with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 13 blocks. Opened the season with 12 blocks and 10 rebounds in a game at Providence. Chipped in with 10 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in BC’s ACC-opening game win over Maryland. Sophomore (2005-06): Appeared in 27 games, leading or tying the Eagles in blocked shots 21 times. Ranked third in ACC conference games with 1.8 bpg. Posted seven points, seven rebounds and nine blocks in a win at NC State. Posted five blocks in BC’s second-round NCAA Tournament win over Montana. Freshman (2004-05): Appeared in 27 games, including all 16 Big East contests. Earned Big East All-Rookie Team honors after averaging 4.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in league contests. Shot 7-for-7 from the field in posting a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) against Providence. Tallied 11 points and seven rebounds in an NCAA Tournament win over Penn. Strengths: An athletic big man that ranked among the nation’s top shotblockers. Uses his quick bounce off the floor to erase scoring chances of all kinds. Showed steady improvement offensively. Personal: The son of Audrey Garrett and Roland Williams, Williams has spent time working on his game in Houston with former NBA player and coach, John Lucas. </div> Source Some info.
He seems to offer shot blocking and rebounding, both of which we need. He does not appear to be a difference-maker though. I think he will give us good minutes off the bench initially. If he improves, he might replace Collins as a starter (which is not really hard to do). I also doubt that he'll be able to be anything more than a help defender given that he is too slim to go 1-on-1 with many of the NBA's forwards.
lmao omg how the hell is mcroberts a top 5 choice after his senior year and his freshman year and now is a 2nd round pick haha....i like the pick of williams he can block shots and rebound unlike collins, i think if boone gets his shot the nets have a nice frontcourt of the future
Williams is a beast shot blocker, I mean he's insane. His rebounding isn't that good actually, he's not really a better rebounder than Krstic, but his shot blocking is killer.
Well if he gets his head straight like Hassan and Laptop did, he looks to be a pretty solid pick. I did my reading.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Concluded Thorn, ?Our feeling was that we needed a player like this, since Kenyon. A player of this athleticism and of this ability. Here we?ve got one. Had there been no issues, he wouldn?t have been there. I emphasize, where we were picking, our feeling was this was a guy if things go well ? if he does reach his potential ? he could be sensational. He has that kind of athletic ability.? </div> Source
<div class="quote_poster">og15 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Williams is a beast shot blocker, I mean he's insane. His rebounding isn't that good actually, he's not really a better rebounder than Krstic, but his shot blocking is killer.</div> I'm always suspect of shot blockers in college translating into the NBA because of what happened with Kenyon. He was an absolute monster shot blocker in college, but it never translated into the NBA. I mean Kenyon is a decent shotblocker but never to the point where people were saying he could lead the league. End of the day Sean Williams does not impress me. I could've done with trading the pick.
I really like this pick, I think its well worth the risk, considering its the Nets biggest glaring need, there was pretty much no inside defensive presence there what so ever. If Williams can get his act together, he should be a valuable member of this Nets franchise.
Funny how McRoberts was ranked so high, and he went in the second round. Lol, aha. Oh well, good pick for the Nets, I liked him before he was kicked out of Boston, I hope he does turn out like K-Mart without the injurys.
<div class="quote_poster">nextlevelgame Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm always suspect of shot blockers in college translating into the NBA because of what happened with Kenyon. He was an absolute monster shot blocker in college, but it never translated into the NBA. I mean Kenyon is a decent shotblocker but never to the point where people were saying he could lead the league. End of the day Sean Williams does not impress me. I could've done with trading the pick.</div> It's true what you say about Kenyon, but remember, he turned into one of the best defenders in the league. He could guard any of the five opposing players. Also remember that because the Nets needed his 1-on-1 defense more than they needed his help defense, he never really had the chance to show off his blocking ability. Williams does not look that impressive to me either. Kenyon played with a passion that surpasses the passion of most. Although I have not seen Williams play, I doubt that he will be the type of player who can energize his team and the crowd like Kenyon. As I said in my above post, I doubt that Williams will make a big difference.
