John Wall said the Wizards need an athletic center, and he’s right. Marcin Gortat and Ian Mahinmi aren’t long-term options, meaning they’ll likely search for a replacement in the draft. Williams is the favored option.
Despite lacking the offensive upside of his lottery counterparts, Williams does have one of the highest defensive ceilings in the draft. At 6-10 with a 7-5 wingspan, he can block shots at a high clip and check the perimeter, which is important in today’s NBA.
On the offensive end, Williams is an explosive lob catcher who should get rewarded by Wall’s playmaking. He doesn’t do much outside the paint, but in Washington’s offense, he won’t have to.