Draft Prospect: Elli0t Williams

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can't really see how another combo guard will fit in the spurs' team without trading either hill or parker.

[mountainballer]

Speaking of combo guards, we can't forget about Nando de Colo either. I know he won't be on the roster next year, but if we're looking at the Spurs 3 years from now, it's likely that both George Hill and de Colo will be on the roster; how many guys with that size and somewhat similar skill set can you really fit on one team?

as long as you can't know how this guys will finally do in the NBA (this goes for either DeColo and Williams) you can also stockpile prospects with a similar profile.
the point is: look at todays game! with the hand check rule and other stuff the quick combo forward, who can either drive, shoot or pass has become the crucial factor in the game. you want more than one player with that profile on your roster, especially when you think about play two of that kind together.
and DeCole is a bit different. Hill and Williams would be in a different world athletically, DeColo will never be able to play the driving guard. but he might be the even better shooter and he does have that "special" creativity as a passer that neither Hill and Williams offer. so yes, I can see a roster with Hill and Williams building the starting back court (if Tony leaves 2011, which is a possibility we can't ignore) and DeColo coming from the bench in more of a a specialist role.

[lurker23]

I guess this is the bottom-line for me:

Main reasons I could see the Spurs picking Williams: He has some useful skill sets, would give the team some flexibility, youth, and depth at the guard position, and is probably one of the more talented players that is likely to be around at #20.

Main reason I don't think the Spurs will pick Williams: We have six full pages talking about the possibility that they'll pick him.

[mountainballer]

Main reason I don't think the Spurs will pick Williams: We have six full pages talking about the possibility that they'll pick him.

good point.
on the other hand: didn't we also have about that much discussion about the Spurs picking Batum and then it became general knowledge on this board that they actually would have picked him, if he hadn't been stolen via a Rockets/Blazers conspiracy?
so, IF Williams is picked before 20, he would immediately become the prime target, no matter if he in fact was.

[SenorSpur]

What's up with having to use the number "0" in his first name as opposed to the letter "o"?

[benefactor]

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[jiggy_55]

What's up with having to use the number "0" in his first name as opposed to the letter "o"?

Was thinking the exact same!

[TheSpurglar]

What's up with having to use the number "0" in his first name as opposed to the letter "o"?

Probably just a mistake the original poster made that everybody jumped on.

[Stump]

What's up with having to use the number "0" in his first name as opposed to the letter "o"?

Try typing his name and see.

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[SenorSpur]

Try typing his name and see.

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So it's not just me.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

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wow...that's pretty cool

[Bruno]

What's up with having to use the number "0" in his first name as opposed to the letter "o"?

A lot of people made the mistake of writing Sean Elliott with only one t. A script has been put in place to change the misspelled Elliott into Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_.

The Elli0t spelling is to not trigger the script. I guess that if Spurs draft him, there is good chance that the script will be removed.

[Seventyniner]

If the Spurs want Williams and the Trail Blazers pull off this trade, they still wouldn't get him. Their only hope is if they can acquire 16 from the Bulls or 18 from the Heat, both of which are rumored to be available. Supposedly the Bobcats, Mavs, Nuggets and Knicks all want to acquire a draft pick.

I had heard that Miami was willing to straight sell the #18 for $3M. You'd think Portland would be all over that given how many 2nd round picks they've bought over the years.

[ffadicted]

The Elli0t spelling is to not trigger the script. I guess that if Spurs draft him, there is good chance that the script will be removed.

No, let's leave it lol

[jiggy_55]

From foxsports:

STRANGEST MOVE: Memphis’ Elli0t Williams, who worked out for just a single NBA team. Williams reportedly has an injury, but this one has been awfully secretive and could backfire on the athletic wing.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/n...t-picks-062310

[mountainballer]

I had heard that Miami was willing to straight sell the #18 for $3M. You'd think Portland would be all over that given how many 2nd round picks they've bought over the years.

right.
but it could also mean that the Blazers already have an agreement for a move up trade. (very good chance that they already bought the #16 pick from the Wolves)