Game Thoughts: Toros vs. 14ers - Dec. 14, 2007

[AFBlue]

I obviously didn't watch the game but with Mahinmi out, it looked like Williams started at power forward. Weirdly enough, PF is Williams' natural position.

As I said in another thread, Williams' ticket back to the NBA might be in the form of a smallish all-around big rather than the long three some projected him to be. That said, 6-foot-7 is awfully small for a PF in the NBA . . .

The 7'1 wingspan and his shot-blocking ability should negate some of the height disadvantage...

My concern would be the weight....210lbs is awfully light.

I know this guy is not a great athlete, but is he really not able to play the SF position? Somehow, I think he'd be okay as a long 3/small ball 4 if he bulked up a bit.

Not saying he's ready to contribute now, but his play of late is certainly encouraging....and he's still young.

[FirebatMIV]

I obviously didn't watch the game but with Mahinmi out, it looked like Williams started at power forward. Weirdly enough, PF is Williams' natural position.

As I said in another thread, Williams' ticket back to the NBA might be in the form of a smallish all-around big rather than the long three some projected him to be. That said, 6-foot-7 is awfully small for a PF in the NBA . . .

He was matched up mainly against threes the entire game on both offense and defense, save for a period where he was guarding Taurean Green.

[ChumpDumper]

Sorry, had an obligation I couldn't get out of and didn't make the game. FWIW, my spies tell me some scouts were on hand to take a look at Marcus Williams and DerMarr Johnson.

[duncan228]

Sorry, had an obligation I couldn't get out of and didn't make the game. FWIW, my spies tell me some scouts were on hand to take a look at Marcus Williams and DerMarr Johnson.

Wow. I'm disappointed that you couldn't make the game.

I'm learning so much about the Toro's and the D League overall from you that not having your thoughts feels like I'm missing something.

I never would have believed I would care!

Thanks ChumpDumper.
It's good to learn about the D League and you've been one of the main reasons I am learning. Your stuff is much more interesting than the dry stuff I find on line.

I look forward to more as the season goes on.

[Bruno]

FWIW, my spies tell me some scouts were on hand to take a look at Marcus Williams and DerMarr Johnson.

If Williams is called up and contribute at the nba level, it will be a huge blow at Spurs FO credibility.

[kyleo]

If Williams is called up and contribute at the nba level, it will be a huge blow at Spurs FO credibility.

Some hyperbole there, I think.

[ChumpDumper]

If Williams is called up and contribute at the nba level, it will be a huge blow at Spurs FO credibility.

Given the luxury tax situation, it may not have been their call.

[ChumpDumper]

Wow. I'm disappointed that you couldn't make the game.

I'm learning so much about the Toro's and the D League overall from you that not having your thoughts feels like I'm missing something.

I never would have believed I would care!

Thanks ChumpDumper.
It's good to learn about the D League and you've been one of the main reasons I am learning. Your stuff is much more interesting than the dry stuff I find on line.

I look forward to more as the season goes on.

Thanks for the kind words. I hate missing games, but I have to earn some money every once in awhile.

[timvp]

If Williams is called up and contribute at the nba level, it will be a huge blow at Spurs FO credibility.

I'd be happy in that scenario. At least it'd restore some faith in the domestic scouts.

Plus Williams by all accounts tries hard and has had a good at ude about everything.

[Bruno]

I'd be happy in that scenario. At least it'd restore some faith in the domestic scouts.

Plus Williams by all accounts tries hard and has had a good at ude about everything.

Yes but mis evaluating a player who is for months with your team is a bigger mistake than drafting a big bust.
Spurs had financial reason to waive him but they could have managed their cap space differently if they wanted to keep him.
Anyway, Williams had first to be called up and then to do well in nba and there is a huge step between doing well in D-League and doing well in nba.
But I wish him good luck wherever he plays. He seems to be a good guy.