Re: GO CRAZY PAT! - Patrick Williams thread p
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:37 pm
Wingy wrote:DuckIII wrote:Back to Williams, from all accounts he has a strong work ethic. The issue, and I was already concerned about it months ago and that has done nothing but ramp up, is what’s between the ears and in his chest? Is he a winner? Is he confident? Will he force the issue? How will he evolve in those areas? Is he actually undead? Sometimes I wonder.
That’s the concern. And it’s a big one. Even for a 19 year old rookie.
First, nod to Smackdown, and GoBlue...it's totally our expectations have been through the roof because we want so badly for him to succeed, and be a huge part of a contending Bulls team.
I'm still on the bandwagon because we've seen many good flashes, and all accessible evidence tells us he's a worker. But yeah, the intangibles are worrisome...no idea if he's going to evolve there, and that's where we'll need him to grow, probably more so than his body/skills (which I think will both advance well w/time). I will say...I can't remember what game it was...but I saw a play recently for the first time I can recall where he actually showed some frustration at a negative play he made. There is evidence he's not a robot.
After McDermott I started taking summer league, preseason and early season performance with a grain of salt. I was encouraged by Willliams' early highlights, but refused to get too high on him. He may still become very good or another Snell. Like you guys said, it will come down to his work and mental ability/toughness to get there.