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[ESPN Insider] Best Rookie in summer league: Alan Williams

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by micah1j, Jul 17, 2015.

  1. micah1j

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    Here is Williams


     
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    Really think he makes this team's roster. Bye bye Dorsey...:)
     
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    I didn't see any of his game. Who would y'all compare him to?
     
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    I really hope we have a roster spot for him come star of season, he has a super soft touch around the rim, rebounds, shoots FT's well and just seems like an overall smart player. He'll probably never be a good defender, but he's a big body and gave effort on that end of the floor when he was on the court.
     
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    Tarik Black.
     
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    Lew Alcindor
     
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    Chuck Hayes with more offensive pose moves and less defense.
     
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    Think of an offensive version of Chuck Hayes. 6-8 C that is pudgy and not very athletic but somehow is very effective.
     
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    Slim Thug w better bassketball iq
     
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    If we keep Dorsey over Big Al, I don't know basketball.
     
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    He has more range and better offensively than Black. But he is shorter and Black might be better defensively. I think Al Jefferson when I saw him play. Yes I know he is about 3 inches shorter than Jefferson.
     
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    realistically, he's probably like Glen Davis without the jump shot. Which doesn't sound flattering, but considering he's an undrafted rookie, him having a career similar to Davis would be nice.
     
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    This.
     
  15. Texanasiafan

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    No, he is not Tarik Black.

    He is a much matured and much better finisher than Tarik Black.

    He has some kind of 7-8 feet jump hook or push-throw shoot like Dmo, and he is not afraid of contact and he actually will call for the ball when he will be down low.

    He ran the floor very well, his spacing on the floor is always good no matter he will play with Harrell or Wood together.

    He set picks for his teammates, Rice Jr got many good looks because of him.

    His height is his weakness, he will get blocked and struggle a bit in his early career in NBA if playing against much bigger center.

    He could be a backup C or even a decent PF.

    He has good basketball IQ and good background (father being a judge and mother is a top rated law enforcement officer), his coach in the college said nothing but the best for him.

    He is a winner in the college level and I expect him to have a roster spot in this team next season.
     
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    Also for people saying his defense is not as good as Black, that's misleading.

    Black is not a shot blocker, neither will be Williams.

    But I do see efforts from Williams when he is playing, he ran back for D and ran forth in fast break better than anyone in this summer league Rox team.

    Defense is all about efforts.
     
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    Also Williams took a decent amount of shoots on those 3 games, but his TOV numbers are ridiculous low and he passed the ball well and have a very good assist number.

    He is not Rice Jr., whose one dimensional on scoring.

    He actually helps the team to win.
     
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    Joey Dorsey will take his roster spot too. :grin:
     
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    Looks like Viper material.
     
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    Hayes is a defensive specialist, Williams's feet will never be as quick as Hayes's. Williams likely will be a below average defender due to his lack off length, quickness and overall athleticism. I don't get this comparison at all, on top of that Williams has a super soft touch around the rim, has good post moves and a solid FT, all qualities Hayes doesn't have.

    The only thing similar between the two, is they are both undersized, and are decent rebounders.
     

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