C.J. Williams
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Recruited into the globes third highest paid league for the 2021/22 campaign, competing for Turkish-BSL side Belediye, ranking top-ten in scoring amongst small-forwards.
Challenge
Present the ex-NBA man’s elite potential to operate within the heavily system-orientated European game and counter the reduced pace and space of FIBA rules basketball.
Demonstrate the veterans ability to perform within the contrasting styles of the PNR and spot-up heavy NBA, in addition to the hand-off and off-screen philosophies of Europe.
Despite playing within the games pinnacle league, comparatively low NBA sample sizes, alongside intermittent G-League and European stints could impact the confidence of potential recruiters.
EXCELLED OPERATING FROM ‘OFF-SCREEN’
French PRO-A, Dijon ― excelled operating from ‘off-screen’ situations, ranking TOP-10% with a 1.35PPP / 75%aFG return
TOP-10% PNR- DISTRIBUTOR
French PRO-A, Dijon ― ranked top-10% as a PNR-distributor, facilitating a 1.324PPP return
EXCELLENT OFF THE DRIBBLE SHOOTER
LA Clippers ― ranked TOP-10% with a 54.3%aFG conversion
TOP QUARTILE
LA Clippers ― ranked top-10% on cuts with a 1.409PPP / 75%FG production
Solution
Split the 6’5 wings bespoke Vantage Breakdown into separate NBA and European chapters, combining analysis of a 2017/18 run with the LA Clippers and 2018/19 stretch with the Minnesota Timberwolves, alongside a review of a successful 2020/21 season with French Jeep-Elite side Dijon.
Highlighted under-estimated 3-level scoring ability, having ranked top-10% in the NBA on pull-ups, midrange efficiency and finishing, further translating the benefits of Williams elite short game as an effective counter to the extended help rotations afforded at the European level.
Demonstrated the veterans versatility, following spot-up and shot-creation duties with the Clippers, was a trusted secondary PNR-ballhandler with the Timberwolves demonstrating a high passing IQ, then proving an effective hand-off and pin-down option on the European stage.
Presented Williams complete game, combining established NBA-range floor-spacing, a dynamic skillset and high-IQ as a true asset, capable of enhancing high-level teams across the games foremost leagues.
UNDERRATED FINISHER
LA Clippers ― ranked top-10% on ‘non post-up finishes’ returning 1.378PPP on a 68.9% conversion.
TOP–5% ON ISOs
Minnesota Timberwolves ― ranked top-5% on ISOs, converting at 61.1%aFG for a 1.182PPP return
French PRO-A, Dijon ― 2020/21 shot 36.8%3FG / 82.2% FT
French PRO-A, Dijon ― ranked top-quartile on catch + shoots, returning 1.269PPP on 63.4% AFG
Result
Recruited into the globes third highest paid league for the 2021/22 campaign, competing for Turkish-BSL side Belediye, ranked top-ten in scoring amongst small-forwards.
As anticipated, the ex-NBA man’s elite skill level produced a top-5% ISO ranking, yielding 1.412PPP on an impressive 71.9%aFG, while again ranking top-10% in PNR-distribution, producing 1.235PPP with a solid spread to rollers, spotters and cutters.
In line with Vantage Basketballs breakdown, the veteran ranked top-quartile on catch and shoots, knocking down 63.4%aFG for 1.269PPP, while excelling from off-screen actions for a 1.35PPP / 75%aFG performance.
The veterans blend of NBA and FIBA basketball experience continues to enhance the abilities of premier teams across the globe.
