Draft Prospect: Marcus Williams

[Marcus Bryant]

Full Name: Marcus Eliot Williams
Position: Forward
Height/Weight: 6-7 / 205
Birthdate: November 18, 1986 (Seattle)
High School: Roosevelt HS (Seattle)
College: Arizona

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[Steve-O-Matic]

Marcus was on my flight to San Antonio on Monday. He was met upon arrival by two guys, one of whom was about Pop's age and was wearing a Spurs t-shirt. The other guy was much younger...about 30-ish. I didn't recognize either. But regardless, its confirmation that the Spurs have an interest in Williams.

[jdaveah]

This would be absolutely terrible. I just graduated from Arizona and watched every single game of his 2 year college career. Lute Olsen was thrilled to see him go. I don't know that I have ever seen a more selfish player. When Chase Budinger came in and was clearly the superior player this year, Williams checked out mentally. He has absolutely no interest in playing any defense whatsoever, definitely not a fit for the Spurs and I really hope it doesn't happen.

[ducks]

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[Admidave50]

can't believe we take someone we hardly talked about! LMAO

[Aud21946]

This would be absolutely terrible. I just graduated from Arizona and watched every single game of his 2 year college career. Lute Olsen was thrilled to see him go. I don't know that I have ever seen a more selfish player. When Chase Budinger came in and was clearly the superior player this year, Williams checked out mentally. He has absolutely no interest in playing any defense whatsoever, definitely not a fit for the Spurs and I really hope it doesn't happen.

Thanks for the insight ..

[SenorSpur]

This would be absolutely terrible. I just graduated from Arizona and watched every single game of his 2 year college career. Lute Olsen was thrilled to see him go. I don't know that I have ever seen a more selfish player. When Chase Budinger came in and was clearly the superior player this year, Williams checked out mentally. He has absolutely no interest in playing any defense whatsoever, definitely not a fit for the Spurs and I really hope it doesn't happen.

He certainly doesn't sound like Spurs material. Makes me wonder why the Pop and R.C. "took a flyer on him."

[flame]

I hope they bring him in the front and quickly kick him out the back. Apparant at ude problems = I hope to god he doesn't stick around.

[mardigan]

I hope they bring him in the front and quickly kick him out the back. Apparant at ude problems = I hope to god he doesn't stick around.

Damn dude, give the guy a chance. Hes young, and the SPurs are a great team for him to learn how to be a pro from

[jdaveah]

This guy is the an hesis of everything the Spurs are. I really don't get it. My only hope is that he was someone else's pick. He has the body of the "long 3" we've been after for so long but there is absolutely positively nothing between his ears. I can't believe I have to keep rooting for this idiot.

[zekes]

From insider on Espn via Chad Ford:

Gifted small forward who excels in the midrange. If he buys into the Spurs' system and learns how to play defense, he could be a steal at this point in the draft.

[Budkin]

This would be absolutely terrible. I just graduated from Arizona and watched every single game of his 2 year college career. Lute Olsen was thrilled to see him go. I don't know that I have ever seen a more selfish player. When Chase Budinger came in and was clearly the superior player this year, Williams checked out mentally. He has absolutely no interest in playing any defense whatsoever, definitely not a fit for the Spurs and I really hope it doesn't happen.

[SenorSpur]

I still wish the Jared Dudley would have fallen to the Spurs at this pick.

[timvp]

This would be absolutely terrible. I just graduated from Arizona and watched every single game of his 2 year college career. Lute Olsen was thrilled to see him go. I don't know that I have ever seen a more selfish player. When Chase Budinger came in and was clearly the superior player this year, Williams checked out mentally. He has absolutely no interest in playing any defense whatsoever, definitely not a fit for the Spurs and I really hope it doesn't happen.

Pop is that you?

[Punkkboy44]

Ummm...based on highlights i cannot see anything this guy has..wtf..and Splitter..shoots like 50% free throws..but almost 60% from the field..SPURS MATERIAL!!!

[Punkkboy44]

I give the Spurs a C- draft grade..maybe even a D+..Blazers get an A+..bought some picks..nice

[jdaveah]

I really thought when I graduated from Arizona and Marcus left early that I had washed my hands clean of him. So mad.

[Borosai]

Physically, he's the same as Bowen and White, minus Bruce's D and Whites dunking. Am I missing something?

[jdaveah]

Welcome to the Austin Toros, Marcus.

[Aud21946]

Hmmm .... So, I am hearing nothing good about this guy. Great

[itzsoweezee]

This would be absolutely terrible. I just graduated from Arizona and watched every single game of his 2 year college career. Lute Olsen was thrilled to see him go. I don't know that I have ever seen a more selfish player. When Chase Budinger came in and was clearly the superior player this year, Williams checked out mentally. He has absolutely no interest in playing any defense whatsoever, definitely not a fit for the Spurs and I really hope it doesn't happen.

awesome!

[jag]

what a strange pick this was.

[exstatic]

Ballah!!!

Actually, the consensus seems to be first round talent, unsigned free agent brain/at ude. He'll figure it out quickly, or his un-guaranteed ass will be out the door.

timvp called him high risk, high reward. For once in a blue moon, I disagree with him. I think he's low risk, high reward. He was a second round flier.

[ducks]

true no guarantee contract williams

[Marcus Bryant]