Robert Williams (Merged Threads)

[rondofan1255]

As expected, horford ruled out for today’s game

[nickagneta]

As expected, horford ruled out for today’s game

It was announced about four days ago that the earliest Horford would be back would be the Phoenix game on the 21st.

[Bobshot]

Williams showed last night he deserves more playing time. It took 5 guys being injured to get him significant minutes. Then he shows up the best big man in the League. That tells me maybe somebody has been missing something about him. Or maybe his skills are not appreciated? We need to see more of him on the court.

What I have seen of Williams so far is impressive, but I think he still needs experience.  It is not like he is lost out there but he is also not a complete player yet.  It is kind of like when the Patriots get a new receiver.  It takes a while for them to understand the entire playbook.  Williams does not have the whole playbook yet, on offense or defense.  But he is getting there.

You have to play to get experience. Tonite, against Detroit, his efforts last game earned him LESS minutes--10. When you'd think he'd be asked to play more against Drummond with Horford out. Instead Drummond cleaned up the boards and had a big night. Nobody defending him. Williams on the bench. Is the coach sending some kind of a message here? I hope not.

[nickagneta]

Williams was terrible in his time in the first half against Drummond. He just got out muscled. Tonight, Williams looked every bit a raw rookie.

But it happens. Drummond is a beast and Williams hasn't played against guys that big and strong yet in the league. And who expects late round rookies to be very impressive every game? Good learning experience. Williams will have a bunch more great, good and bad games if he keeps getting minutes. It's to be expected.

[hwangjini_1]

Williams was terrible in his time in the first half against Drummond. He just got out muscled. Tonight, Williams looked every bit a raw rookie.

But it happens. Drummond is a beast and Williams hasn't played against guys that big and strong yet in the league. And who expects late round rookies to be very impressive every game? Good learning experience. Williams will have a bunch more great, good and bad games if he keeps getting minutes. It's to be expected.

But, but, but.... he’s the TIMELORD.   

[gouki88]

Williams was terrible in his time in the first half against Drummond. He just got out muscled. Tonight, Williams looked every bit a raw rookie.

But it happens. Drummond is a beast and Williams hasn't played against guys that big and strong yet in the league. And who expects late round rookies to be very impressive every game? Good learning experience. Williams will have a bunch more great, good and bad games if he keeps getting minutes. It's to be expected.

Drummond just murders every single Celtic big it seems

[Big333223]

Williams was terrible in his time in the first half against Drummond. He just got out muscled. Tonight, Williams looked every bit a raw rookie.

But it happens. Drummond is a beast and Williams hasn't played against guys that big and strong yet in the league. And who expects late round rookies to be very impressive every game? Good learning experience. Williams will have a bunch more great, good and bad games if he keeps getting minutes. It's to be expected.

Drummond just murders every single Celtic big it seems

In all the Time Lord hoopla, I haven't heard anyone mention that Williams is going to have to put on some weight. It's not something I'm worried about because he's still young but it is something to keep an eye on.

[rollie mass]

In the short time he has got he already alters a lot of shots.Those nasty blocks just get the crowd wowed but he covers so much ground to the perimeter.He is lucky to be with this group and getting played short minutes where he can be disruptive.He is learning how to be a pro just watching, just traveling just being a good teammate.
The scouting reports now red line his quick jump ,ability to block shots on perimeter and goes above the box.And his ability laterally.
Imagine playing for a bottom team and just thrown out there as a rookie -no wonder so few turn out.
He would block shots, get exposed, get hurt and be shipped to G League
.The lessons being taught by Kyrie,Horford and the Marcus's are priceless--there are so few like Tatum or Donic.

[hwangjini_1]

In the short time he has got he already alters a lot of shots.Those nasty blocks just get the crowd wowed but he covers so much ground to the perimeter.He is lucky to be with this group and getting played short minutes where he can be disruptive.He is learning how to be a pro just watching, just traveling just being a good teammate.
Imagine playing for a bottom team and just thrown out there as a rookie -no wonder so few turn out.
He would block shots, get exposed, get hurt and be sipped to G League
.The lessons being taught by Kyrie,Horford and the Marcus's are priceless--there are so few like Tatum or Donic.

good points rollie.

i focused on williams a lot when watching the last game. he seems to be a bit better at team defense. he is learning more about switching, staying with his guy, and positioning.

one time, instead of running over to block a shot, he stayed with his man on defense. that was a good sign in my opinion.

it will take a while for him to have all this be second nature, but baby steps. 

[tazzmaniac]

In the short time he has got he already alters a lot of shots.Those nasty blocks just get the crowd wowed but he covers so much ground to the perimeter.He is lucky to be with this group and getting played short minutes where he can be disruptive.He is learning how to be a pro just watching, just traveling just being a good teammate.
Imagine playing for a bottom team and just thrown out there as a rookie -no wonder so few turn out.
He would block shots, get exposed, get hurt and be sipped to G League
.The lessons being taught by Kyrie,Horford and the Marcus's are priceless--there are so few like Tatum or Donic.

Having good mentors is important but playing time is more important to player development.  Teams just don't practice much during the regular season and the G league certainly isn't a good development environment. 

[ederson]

Having good mentors is important but playing time is more important to player development.  Teams just don't practice much during the regular season and the G league certainly isn't a good development environment.

You need both equally.... Parker and wiggins without anyone helping them failed to meet their potential. We are taking about kids who need mentors. Not only on how to move of defence but how to be highly paied pros.

But at the same time they need to play significant meaningfull time not only because they get experiences but also confidence

[footey]

He looked unprepared to play last night. His worst performance thus far. Seems like Stevens coaching him not to go for blocks makes him more tentative, less aggressive, less intuitive.

[hwangjini_1]

He looked unprepared to play last night. His worst performance thus far. Seems like Stevens coaching him not to go for blocks makes him more tentative, less aggressive, less intuitive.

considering his intuition has led him to be consistently out of position, this may be a good learning experience for him. he needs to improve his team defense.

[rondofan1255]

how many times did scal refer to rw as timelord last night? I counted two times without watching the entire game

keep it up scal

[tarheelsxxiii]

Merry Christmas, Bob.