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The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:57 pm
by HMFFL
Marvin Williams, who is from Bremerton, says he has recovered from injuriesMarvin Williams of Bremerton said he has fully recovered from back and wrist injuries that limited him in the playoffs, and the Atlanta Hawks' newly re-signed forward added he is already looking forward to training camp.
"I feel 100 percent," Williams said on a teleconference Tuesday. "If camp [which begins Sept. 29] started today, I'd be fine."
Williams, who was a restricted free agent, signed a $37.5 million, five-year deal with the Hawks last week.
"I tried to be as patient as I can," the 23-year-old said of waiting for contract negotiations to conclude.
He said he didn't want to leave the Hawks because "we started something special here" and added, "For those guys to want me to be a part of it is really big for me."
Williams averaged 13.9 points in the regular season but, slowed by the sprained right wrist, 5 points in the playoffs.
The 6-foot-9, 240-pound Williams is seeking to improve all aspects of his game this summer, especially ballhandling. He averaged 1.3 assists and 1.15 turnovers last season.
"I've taken a nice block out of my summer to really work on my ballhandling and I really feel like it has gotten better," said Williams, who played college ball at North Carolina
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Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:00 pm
by parson
I have thought that ball-handling was holding him back. Too many times in the past, he has made moves with the ball, only to have the ref whistle him for something. In the playoffs especially, we need guys who can take the ball and create something on their own.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:16 pm
by CViggity
Marvin Williams is a good at a lot of things, but he's never going to be the shot-creator Hawks fans want him to be.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:13 pm
by azuresou1
We don't need him to create often on a consistent basis. We just need him to have the handles to be able to drive the lane when it's right there waiting for him, but he can't get in there because he'd bobble to ball or not be able to bring it up.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:14 pm
by evildallas
Shot creation is a must under the Woodson iso-heavy system. I'm not saying that he has to be a Joe Johnson clone, but there will be times when Marvin has a clear advantage on the guy covering him and those are the times when better ball handling will help. It's not about being a high volume creator, it is about being able to put it on the floor without fumbling the ball away so you can press an advantage. It will mean getting to the hoop in better shape and not out of control. If he establishes that reliability it could also open up more space for his jumper as well as defenders will not be able to crowd him as much.
I applaud Marvin for realizing the holes in his game and improving them. Last summer he worked on his range and shot 35.5% from 3 pt range up from about 23% for his first 3 years on much higher volume. I agree that he may never reach the high expectations that accompanied his draft position, but Marvin has talent and the work ethic to improve his game.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:02 pm
by raleigh
CViggity wrote:Marvin Williams is a good at a lot of things, but he's never going to be the shot-creator Hawks fans want him to be.
He will also always be a poor three-point defender.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:16 pm
by parson
evildallas wrote:Shot creation is a must under the Woodson iso-heavy system.
Quoted for truth. Some coaches can only think in terms of taking advantage of one matchup at a time.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:54 pm
by Skyhawk1
I'm glad he's been working on his ball-handling skills. That along with his passing and rebounding skills( Marvin is 6'9) are the things he needs to work the most in my opinion. I like the fact he drove to the basket more often this past season and got to the line.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:46 pm
by Hawks
I read a recap of an interview he did for 790 over at HS Marvin had torn ligaments in his wrist during the playoffs. Marvin was pretty beat up toward the end of the season there. Good to hear he is 100% and back to working on his game.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:16 pm
by NWO4Life
As long as EVERY player on the hawks squad improves the team will exponentially get better! Starters, Bench, Staff. Its a job and you have to work at it.
Re: The Seattle Times: Marvin Williams
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:58 pm
by MilBucksBackOnTop06
CViggity wrote:Marvin Williams is a good at a lot of things, but he's never going to be the shot-creator Hawks fans want him to be.
Um, "never?"
That is a pretty definitive statement. I would not say...."never." You need to worry more about him not being injured prone then you do, not improving his handle.
That is the easy part...he can control. I think he can create his own shot at times...but as a combo forward like you are using him (damn, you got a long limb front line!) that does have to improve.
But one or two dribbles and a slight crossover and a fadeaway to go with the spot up would be nice.
Marvin and Horford will be okay...You now have a space maker in Crawford and Bibby and JJ who can space the floor and give Horford and Marvin room to move and shake their man without fear of the ball being stripped...so they can be okay.
You have great balance and can really space the floor with Evan, Murray at times and Teague too to open up the mid-range and low post for Josh, Marvin, Zaza, JSmith now and Big Al!
Nice...nice indeed.
