New Spur # 2 -- Marcus Williams

by sungo on Jun 29, 2007 12:06 AM CDT

Plusses:

He's a small forward! We could actually use a small forward!
Only 20.
Played at Arizona, which gives Sean Elliott something to talk about for the entire regular season. Unless he doesn't make the team.
Played for a man named Lute.
6'-7".
Averaged 17 and 7 as a sophomore.

Minusus:

American. The Spurs already have some of them.
There's already another Marcus Williams in the NBA.
Had only 1 rebound in 36 minutes in Arizona's tourney loss to Purdue.
Again, does not replace Jacque Vaughn.
Left college early; clearly not the best decision maker.

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Re: New Spur # 2 -- Marcus Williams

The ESPN guy from Duke, his name escapes me right now (Bilas? Is that right?) said his weaknesses were 3 point shooting and defense. Clearly he'll fit in perfectly in San Antonio.

It's like our front office feels guilty for lucking out on Manu & Tony plus the whole nabbing Duncan in the lottery thing, so they've decided to not try in the draft for the past 5 years.

by Aaronstampler on Jun 29, 2007 2:16 AM CDT reply actions

Re: New Spur # 2 -- Marcus Williams

not sure why we drafted this guy either...particularly when other guys that better fit our needs were available - jared jordan to name one....or even taurean green. i guess the spurs will be looking at either (gulp) re-signing jacque vaughn or going the veteran route to find a back-up PG.

by bones on Jun 29, 2007 10:07 AM CDT reply actions

Re: New Spur # 2 -- Marcus Williams

I think Marcus Williams will turn out to be a respectable player... eventually. He's from U of A. That's gotta be worth something. Wildcats seldom disappoint.

03... 05... 07!

by PapaSpurf on Jun 29, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions

Re: New Spur # 2 -- Marcus Williams

He'll be a nice addition to the Austin Toros.

But if one of our wings were to get injured (knock on wood), he could be worth taking a look at. Looked a little Josh Howard-ian in the little footage I've seen of him. Maybe it's just the hairstyle.

by Gros Membres on Jun 30, 2007 1:04 AM CDT reply actions