I say you have to take a chance on him if you're the Rockets. The Rockets have to take a gamble or two to really improve in some areas. I don't watch college ball but, everything I've heard and read on the guy, Williams has lottery (possibly high-lottery) talent. Yes, he got kicked off for mar1juana and could be bust based on off the court issues but it's not like he is a top of the draft pick you have invested three picks and millions of dollars on like Griffin. I think if you can get him in the 20's, he is a gamble worth taking.
I agree I think he is worth the risk but only because I don't see the risk as big as others might. The kid got kicked off of BC because of a repeat offense. Which translates to liking Puff the Magic Dragon a little too much. Now I know many would say that translates into loser but they are lot of successful atletes who have toked a bit. Now if he has a serious drug problem or he beats women or he is psycho then I say pass but if he smoked pot and has put that behind him than I say he is worth a shot. But all of this may be for naught with Isiah and the Knicks (23rd pick) already high on him (no pun intended) and Danny Ainge, supposedly talking him up all over Boston, is flying down to see him. Add that with the rumor he pulled out of the Orlando predraft is because he has a 1st round promise already and the fact that draft express has just moved him up from the 11th pick in the second round to the first round in one jump I think it might be safe to say he won't be available. Still in my mock he is available so unless someone has some real argument on why he shouldn't be a Rocket I am making him my pick.
If Sean Williams shows that he can boxout while rebounding on both ends with consistency in addition to shot blocking I would be willing to take a chance on him provided if JL can give his approval to the Rockets management. I think Zeke will grab him with the 23th pick.
Morris Almond is the one who has to get past Zeke and the Knicks. Sean Williams has to get past the Golden State Warriors. Of course, they want to be drafted as early as possible, but I am saying "get past" as a Rockets fan. I would be deliriously happy if the Rockets acquired another pick and selected both Williams and Almond. Local karma would go off the charts -- or however one measures karma. Of course, an other worldly coup would include Acie Law, but three starter quality rookies from Houston and outer outer suburbs would be a bit much.
1st choice: Sean Williams 2nd choice: Morris Almond Almond is the safe choice. Williams could flame out or be the piece that changes the Rockets competitive dynamics (I'm tired of hearing the cliche about moving to "the next level"). I'd be delirious if we traded up far enough to get Acie Law -- but then, if we traded up that far, there might be some tempting choices that might lead the Rockets management's collective heart astray.
