NJNJ Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/wiretap/photos/2006/Williams_Derrick_ncaa_101213.jpg Arizona Wildcat forward Derrick Williams isn't lacking confidence. As a matter of fact, it appears he has an overabundance of it. In a statement after finding out Tuesday night that the Cleveland Cavaliers would have the first pick in the NBA Draft, Williams shared why he'd be the best option with the first pick. "I think I'm the No. 1 pick because I have more star quality I would think," the small forward said. "I'm just a bigger person. Just trying to fill in for a big star like LeBron like they're missing. That missing piece. I think that's me."http://www.arizonasports.com/?nid=82&sid=1416330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted May 20, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like the confidence, but this reminds me of Brandon Jennings talking before the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like the confidence, but this reminds me of Brandon Jennings talking before the draft. Yeah, exactly what I was thinking. Let's see what happens though, I doubt he'll go number one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted May 20, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yeah, exactly what I was thinking. Let's see what happens though, I doubt he'll go number one.I wouldn't be too surprised, because he could show out before the draft. Baron Davis is going to be in Cleveland for another two seasons, I believe...and while that's no green light to avoid a PG in the draft, I don't think Dan Gilbert has a reason to believe that Kyrie Irving can be a better player than Derrick Williams. The truth is, it takes a lot of time for PG's to adjust to the game, for the most part. Irving isn't like Wall...he's a bit less talented, less defined in certain areas of the game, and he's also not as proven. We all knew what we were getting out of Derrick Rose, who was more NBA-ready than Irving as well. Irving could run a team better, but there isn't much of a team to run. Is it possible that Derrick Williams would be more effective in that larger role? I'd say there's a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like his confidense but lets be real he might be good but there aint no player in this draft capable of being a replacement for Lebron James. Honestly I think his ceiling is no better than a Granger or Gay nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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