Post#72 » by Madd Squabbles » Sun Jun 19, 2022 5:00 pm
I'm fixated on realistic ways to replace Danny in the starting lineup. Here is my latest idea. Please give me your thoughts.
I would try to trade Matisse Thybulle for a FRP in this draft. I would target the Hawks for #16 because I think it would be high enough to draft Jalen Williams. My questions do you think the Hawks would go for this trade and do you think Williams would solve our wing problem?
Here are some notes on him Williams:
PLUSES
Mature playmaker who stays under control at all times. Selfless passer who can seamlessly pass off the dribble using either hand. On the break, he makes tremendous outlets.
Good ball-handler who has improved each year in college. Granted he played at a mid-major, but his height, feel, and vision are translatable at any level. He can facilitate pick-and-rolls and handoffs, or just keep the ball moving when he isn’t involved in an action.
He made 44.3 percent of his catch-and-shoot 3s as a junior and looked comfortable shooting in every way imaginable—off screens, handoffs, relocations, you name it. Though he didn’t shoot a high percentage in prior seasons, he always had good numbers from the line and displayed soft touch on floaters.
Talented off-the-dribble scorer who is comfortable dribbling into midrange jumpers, runners, or even 3s. At a minimum, he looks like a player who can run secondary actions and attack closeouts and mismatches.
Does all the things a role player should do, including being a headsy cutter who runs the floor hard in transition.
High-effort defender who, despite a lack of quickness, always stays active and engaged. He has a never-give-up attitude.