What up with Justin Williams?

Post #1 » by **magee** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:37 pm

Are they just gonna let him rot on the bench until the off-season? It's evident the won't be a King past this season, but why not play him 10 minutes per? is Mikki Moore really that much better than him, or is it because Moore has a bigger contract?

Bibbinator · Post #2 » by **Bibbinator** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:59 pm

Do people outside of Kings fans really follow Justin Williams?!

RIPskaterdude · Post #3 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:11 am

For some reason, Knick fans have ALWAYS loved him.

a-rod · Post #4 » by **a-rod** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:55 am

when you start your professional life looking for groupies instead of hitting the gym and work hard, that's what's going to happen to you.

RoyalCourtJestr · Post #5 » by **RoyalCourtJestr** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:03 am

Why wouldn't he be resigned again?

RIPskaterdude · Post #6 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:08 am

a-rod wrote:when you start your professional life looking for groupies instead of hitting the gym and work hard, that's what's going to happen to you.

????????

Post #7 » by **KingInExile** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:24 am

magee wrote:Are they just gonna let him rot on the bench until the off-season? It's evident the won't be a King past this season, but why not play him 10 minutes per? is Mikki Moore really that much better than him, or is it because Moore has a bigger contract?

We're not talking about a top draft pick guy here, he's an undrafted project. He will get spot minutes based on the situation, however he won't get regular minutes this season. Theus stated over the summer that he really likes his athleticism, but he is very raw on offense...Theus wants him to be able to contribute on both ends of the floor. Moore gets minutes over him because he is more capable of producing at both ends. Hell, look at it this way...Justin's spot in the rotation is more secure than Kenny Thomas'.

Justin is a project that Petrie and Theus are hoping will develop. If he continues to work he butt off in practice, steadily shows improvements in his offensive game and has the attitude of being willing to contribute whenever he is asked, he will have a spot on the roster. It's up to him to earn a trip back next year...I am pretty sure the spot will be there if he shows he wants it.

Post #8 » by **magee** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:05 am

Ask and ye shall receive.

He didn't look too bad out there. Forced some turnovers. I'm gonna watch him again on my computer so I can see who he was being showcased to.

Smills91 · Post #9 » by **Smills91** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:09 am

magee wrote:Ask and ye shall receive.

He didn't look too bad out there. Forced some turnovers. I'm gonna watch him again on my computer so I can see who he was being showcased to.

I think he was the most effective defender against Yao, he played fabulous tonight. He needs more minutes.

Post #10 » by **KF10** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:11 am

I like Williams ALOT... IMO he has potential to be something good... He has Amir Johnson/Blatche potential IMO...

Ballings7 · Post #11 » by **Ballings7** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:17 am

Justin wasn't being showcased. He'll likely be back next season. No real reason for him not to be, either.

He played impressively tonight, and took advantage of his chance.

RIPskaterdude · Post #12 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:52 am

Good things happen when you play Justin Williams.

PLAY HIM MORE THEUS!!

Post #13 » by **KF10** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:18 am

xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:Good things happen when you play Justin Williams.

PLAY HIM MORE THEUS!!

+6746587534923648937983

Post #14 » by **magee** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:55 pm

Well, he's definitely worth playing more often. He'll probably get some pt once Artest gets dealt. This kid may not have much of a clue on offense, but his defensive instincts are hard to teach. He should be a King next season. Otherwise, I can a team like Miami trying to sign him.

Ballings7 · Post #15 » by **Ballings7** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:11 am

magee wrote:Well, he's definitely worth playing more often.This kid may not have much of a clue on offense, but his defensive instincts are hard to teach. He should be a King next season. Otherwise, I can a team like Miami trying to sign him.

I wouldn't quite say that about Miami, since they already have their own young defensive big bench guy in Joel Anthony from UNLV. I think I remember reading he is liked there, and indicates so with him not being cut. As well as having Mark Blount around and possibly Earl Barron again, who's had some decent games for them being with the Heat. Very mobile center that has a solid shooting touch. Been with them for 2 or 3 seasons now.

Then they could definitely draft a young big man.

Justin really should be a King next season, though.

magee wrote:He'll probably get some pt once Artest gets dealt.

If he gets dealt. Not really anything out there that legitimately says he'll be traded. Certainly could, but it's not a serious possibility.

Bibbinator · Post #16 » by **Bibbinator** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:53 pm

Is Justin Williams done now? or do the Kings waive one of the players from the trade, and resign him?

Ballings7 · Post #17 » by **Ballings7** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:57 pm

It has to be the latter. I fully expect it to be so, too.

There's no reason not to bring Justin back, and keep one, two of the veteran guys from the trade.

With how that guy played against Houston (and in the past), why wouldn't he brought back?

I don't think there's a legitimate answer.

AnDrOiDKing4 · Post #18 » by **AnDrOiDKing4** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:01 am

Kings website is saying Williams and Jones are being Waived.

Post #19 » by **KingInExile** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:02 am

What does Justin bring to the team that Shelden Williams doesn't? If Shelden responds favorably to a change in scenery Justin would have no business on the team.

I am probably in the minority since I have never fully bought into the Justin Williams hype. But I seriously don't see Justin being cut as being the end of the world.

AnDrOiDKing4 · Post #20 » by **AnDrOiDKing4** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:06 am

and Shelden can actually hit FTs/Make Layups....