How big is Robert Williams really?
He was a 6-8 (without shoes) / 6-9 (in shoes) PF in the mold of a Tyrus Thomas a year ago. Now some are reporting he is 6-10 and a few others are still saying 6-9.
I looked up the draft measurements but his were not on there.
Is there any legit measurements on this guy? Is he a real 6-10? Or is he another average size PF pretending to be a center?
He didn't participate in the NBA combine. So whether he's 6-9 or 6-10 is going to make a big difference to you? I'd say he's Horford's size but with a bigger wingspan and much more athletic.
Yes. 6-10 is already quite undersized for the center position. Another inch matters. Few players 6-9 can play 30+ minutes as a starting center. Reduces the likelihood of him being a starter down the road.
Do you know how many guys classified as pure centers by basketball-reference played 30+ mpg last season?
Seven, none of whom averaged as many as 34 minutes.
Add guys who swing to center, and you’re up to 14 players. That’s less than half the league (and we’ve got one of them, Horford).