C.J. Williams
result:
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
Demonstrate the wings elite ability to operate within the contrasting styles of the PNR and spot-up heavy NBA, as well as the hand-off and off-screen philosophies of more system-orientated FIBA rules basketball.
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 our bespoke Vantage Breakdown into separate NBA and European segments, combining analysis of the wings play with the Clippers and Timberwolves, alongside a review of a recent season within the French Pro-A.
Translated an under-estimated 3-level scoring ability, having ranked top-10% in the NBA on pull-ups, midrange efficiency and finishing, as an effective counter to the extended help rotations afforded at the European level.
Demonstrated William’s elite versatility, following spot-up and shot-creation duties with the Clippers, was a trusted secondary PNR-handler with the Timberwolves, before proving effective within Euro style offenses.
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 one of the globes highest-level leagues for the 2021/22 campaign, signing with Turkish-BSL side Belediye, the ex-NBA wing’s elite skill level produced a top-5% ISO ranking, while again ranking top-10% in PNR-distribution, with a solid spread of assists to rollers, spotters and cutters.
In line with our Vantage Breakdown, also ranked top-quartile on catch-and-shoots and excelled from off-screen actions. The veteran’s blend of NBA and FIBA basketball experience continues to enhance the abilities of premier teams across the globe.