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VDesai
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7/9/2013  9:35 PM
Elliott Williams, PG/SG. Memphis, formerly of Duke, most recently of the Trailblazers.

Man this guy has had major injuries. Major injuries. Since he's been in the league:
-Dislocated patella
-Dislocated shoulder
-Torn achilles

But the kid is only 24, and he's got ability. Just watch his highlights:

http://www.blazersvideos.com/players/elliot-williams/
http://www.nba.com/video/teams/blazers/2012/05/18/Ewill1112-2102435/index.html
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4711447/draft_preview_elliot_williams/

This guy can really throw em down. Maybe even more explosive than Shumpert. Apparently the Blazers won't re-sign him. They are loaded at guard. Here's a guy worth a look. If he can stay healthy he has serious potential.

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7/9/2013  9:51 PM
So you want a 4th SG?
shump,JR,THJR and Williams?
VDesai
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7/9/2013  9:56 PM
NYY1NYK2 wrote:So you want a 4th SG?
shump,JR,THJR and Williams?

He can play some PG. More of a combo guard. 5th guard.

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7/9/2013  9:59 PM

I vaguely remember him...he looks awesome in this clip

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7/9/2013  10:05 PM
That's a lot of highlight tape for a guy who's only played 149 NBA mins.
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7/9/2013  10:07 PM
He looks great. Is he a free agent and is he healthy? Had a great write up on draftnet for the 2010 draft.
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7/9/2013  10:07 PM
VDesai wrote:That's a lot of highlight tape for a guy who's only played 149 NBA mins.

good point

lets get him on a conference call immediately!

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7/9/2013  10:07 PM
that is phenomenal video editing skills to be able to take what appears to have been a career that has totaled 149 minutes, and turn it into a nearly 4 minute highlight video! they must have used pre season too!

He has 6 assists in 24 games. Granted, it was probably garbage time.

We really need someone who can get the ball up the court faster than 8 seconds.

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7/9/2013  10:11 PM
From 2010 draftnet write up:
NBA Comparison: Larry Hughes/Michael Dickerson
Strengths: Versatile southpaw guard with very good athleticism ... At 6'4 with long arms, has the size and length to play either guard position ... Displays a powerful burst to the basket with his natural lefty dribble ... Has a quick first step and long, easy strides ... Thrives in the open court where he can utilize his speed and attack in space ... Finishes extremely well in traffic, able to contort his body and get shots off at odd angles ... Being a lefty adds an element of surprise to his game. Shows a little floater in the lane ... Tremendous leaping ability. Good form on his jump shot, with decent lift ... On ball defense is top notch ... Light on his feet with great lateral quickness. Stays low in his stance. Uses his long wingspan to disrupt opponents and eliminate passing angles ... Reads passing lanes very well (.6 stl per game as a freshman) Great defensive awareness and anticipation ... Not afraid to get his hands dirty and do work on the glass (2.3 rpg) ... Smart kid with good character - shows desire to learn and improve.

Weaknesses: Despite a good looking jumper, is not comfortable with his shot yet ... Shot 25% from three and 50% from the stripe as a frosh ... Not a catch-and-shoot guy, preferring to walk into his shot with a few habit dribbles ... Shoots a layup or three pointer with very little in between - has not put his midrange game to much use ... His offensive game is lefty dominant. Drives are almost all to his left, and if he starts out right will usually spin back to his left ... Shoots too many lefty layups from the right side of the floor ... Ball handling and passing must improve, especially if he plans to play the 1 ... Looks like a young colt at times, full of energy but needs to learn to play within himself ... Can definitely stand to add some bulk to his frame.


http://www.nbadraft.net/players/elliot-williams
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7/10/2013  2:10 AM
. . . Larry Hughes . . .

Hughes retired, right? I haven't though about him for a while but . . . now that I remember him, I'm surprised the Knicks haven't tried to de-retire Hughes.

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7/10/2013  3:53 AM
id pass...i was never a fan of mr elliot...dude cant shoot
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7/10/2013  5:34 AM
Looked good , always injured must have a diet of Chips and skittles.
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7/10/2013  6:30 AM
Can we give up first round draft picks to get him? If not, then pass.
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