Raptors Sign 6’11 Center With SHOOTING Upside | Who Is Malik Williams?

Raptors Sign 6’11 Center With SHOOTING Upside | Who Is Malik Williams?

The Toronto Raptors have added some much needed depth into the center position by signing Malik Williams on a 10-day contract and if you don’t know who Malik Williams is well you’re going to know at the end of this video let’s get into it welcome back everybody to amateur

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Sub milestone in return to get all this great Raptor content for the rest of the regular season and Beyond but today’s video It’s All About Malik Williams and figuring out just who this player is the Toronto rap have signed the 25-year-old on a 10-day contract again because there

Is very much a need for Center depth for this team there was a need for Center depth before yakob Perle got injured then he got injured he’s going to miss the rest of the season there was a need for Center death before jonte Porter decided to alter the outcome of some

Games with some Sports books involved and definitely is not going to be playing with the Raptors for the rest of the season potentially will never be playing with the Raptors again so the Raptors have decided to go out and sign Malik Williams out of the G League he’d

Been playing for the CU Falls Force hey gang not only did I just pronounce su falls as cuu Falls I also refer to their gie team as the cuu Falls Force when in fact they are the Su Falls skyforce now I could have easily googled this ahead

Of time but I obviously did did not I just referred to them incorrectly and I will refer to them incorrectly for the entire video just keep that in mind the Miami Heats g-league affiliate and the RAB decided they needed some size so it’s time to get to know the player over

The course of this video we’re going to talk about what Malik Williams accomplished in the G League this season we’re going to talk about what he’s done previously in basketball at the end of the video we’re going to decide what sort of impact he can actually have on

The Raptors in this 10-day period and we’re also going to discuss if you can potentially have an impact Beyond just that 10day contract because the Raptors they’ve been very giving with these contracts as of late when a player comes in on a 10-day contract if they’re showcasing some sign of Promise well

They’ve been rewarded with a second 10-day contract in the case of jamas Ramsey or they’ve been given a two-way contract with the Raptors in the case of DJ Carden now it’s kind of a shame that DJ carten got injured we haven’t had more of a sight of him but they provided

These players a platform and they provided these players an opportunity to showcase their ability in the NBA at the NBA level it didn’t really work out with Kobe Simmons who brought some nice hustle to the team but maybe not so much an ability can that change with Malik

Williams well let’s take a look at what he accomplished in the G league with the CU Falls 4 so far this season and he’s had a pretty good sample of games at 33 games here he started 24 of these games overall where his numbers showcase that

Of a big with maybe some shades some slight ability to space the floor certainly somebody who is not afraid to take on three-point opportunities but overall he’s averaged 11.1 points per game 9.2 rebounds per game he is 6’1 so bring some nice size that leads to some

Rebounding as well also added on 1.4 assists but the efficiency is kind of strange here only a 43.6% shooter from the field but is shooting 32% on threes in just under three attempts per game also added in just over a block per game for the CU Falls Force so that’s enough

For the to decide let’s give this guy opportunity to play in the NBA because we’re missing that size like the Raptors just need help in these positions right now so why not provide somebody the opportunity to do that who brings some size who can maybe marginally protect

The rim just by having that sort of size and hey on offense he’s willing to shoot he’s taking 2.9 attempts per game in the G League he is willing to let it fly from Deep if he’s provided the opportunity to do so but do these statistics line up with what he also

Showcased in college ball where he played for Louisville let’s take a look in here at what he accomplished in his Fifth Season played the full five years of college basketball was the captain on Louisville for three seasons so definitely brought some leadership qualities definitely brought some ability but his most productive season

Was that Fifth Season where he did manage 9.5 points per game eight rebounds a game an assist on pretty similar levels of efficiency 45.5% shooting from the field just over 30% shooting from three and just under one block per game after he finished his 5 years of college basketball his first

Year of pro basketball was not actually played in North America in fact he went to Poland where he had some similar levels of numbers overall but after some decent play in Poland he was provided an opportunity in the G League trying to make his NBA dream a reality and it

Looks as though he has done just that the Raptors are in no position to refuse help in the center position at the moment so it looks as though he will be making his NBA debut we’ll see how quickly that happens but it very much seems as though he will be making his

NBA debut with the Toronto Raptor so as far as the fit with the team right now what Raptors fans can expect this player to bring over the 10-day contract look this is not a world beating signing the Raptors just feel as though maybe they just don’t want to see

Garrett Temple playing as the backup center anymore because that’s been what the situation is for this team Garrett Temple being shoehorned into the center spot jonte Porter had every opportunity to earn himself a new NBA contract with his play for the rest of the season he allegedly has made a decision that is

Going to hamper his ability to find pro basketball anywhere especially in the NBA especially in North America so the Raptors are in a tough spot they already were in a tough spot jonte Porter wasn’t showing improvements defensively was showing improvements out of the high post playmaking on offense but again

He’s no longer with the team and the Raptors even with Kelly o l involved like we had that recent game against the Lakers now I’m not suggesting that Malik Williams is going to be able to compete with Anthony Davis but what I am saying is at least we have a bigger more

Capable body to throw at opposition bigs which we have just not had ever since yakob Perle got injured 25 games without yakob Perle for the Raptors they only have managed two wins they’ve lost 14 games in a row and honestly look this isn’t necessarily a player that they

Probably see as a player for the future a player with loads of potential they want to get a look at yes there is maybe a bit of three-point shooting upside can he fine-tune that potentially and for a big they can be late bloomers like 25 years old it’s not exactly young but

It’s not exactly old either so the Raptors want to give this guy a look and honestly a lot of it they just want to be fair to the guys out there it’s not fair to throw out people trying to make their Mark like Javon Freeman Liberty like potentially Jordan deara trying to

Earn himself his next NBA contract and other younger players other developing players who are playing them it’s unfair to these guys to throw them into a team where there’s no Rim protection whatsoever that makes their job as a Defender is so much more difficult they can’t Usher their check into the paint

Where they’re met by a big who can actually do some sort of Rim protection and with all due respect to Garrett Temple he’s just not providing that so when they’re defending a guy bringing him into the paint they’re met by Garrett Temple and other times they’re

Met by Kelly lenck Kelly is a great player but he’s not a great defender especially not a terrific rim protector so hey provide this guy an opportunity I think he’s going to get some decent minutes in the backup center position and for Malik Williams hey he’s had a

Decent year in the g-league showcasing some levels of providing g-league big minutes I assume that these stats are more than good enough to earn himself another year in the G League or perhaps playing professional ball elsewhere like people forget you can make really good money playing basketball abroad playing

Basketball in Europe playing basketball in South America playing basketball in Asia here is his opportunity to showcase his ability on pretty much the world stage in the NBA the Raptors are going to get a decent look at him over the 10-day contract we’ll see how he fits

We’ll see if he looks as though he belongs we’ll see if he looks as though he’s completely out of place but overall the long-term fit for Malik Williams and the Raptors probably honestly is non-existent I think it’s fun to get excited about these players and think about what they could accomplish and how

Much they could help the Raptors But ultimately what this comes down to he’s 6′ 11 he’s big the Raptors need size right now and on offense he has some sort of ability to shoot the three ball he has a willingness to shoot the three ball and space the floor and allow for

More space for guys around to get opportunities this is not really you know the a sort of winning move for the Raptors here this is just going to allow the Raptors to get a better look at the Players they already have and make these games a little bit easier to maneuver by

Actually having some sort of size to come off the bench for K Linux so overall hey 10-day contract he’s going to get some minutes it’s a decent signing for the Raptors I’m excited to see what he looks like within the team here I’m looking for anything to be

Excited when it comes to Raptor’s games right now but we’re still covering them we’re still getting through the content we’re still providing you with raptor videos like this as well as live stream watch parties if you guys did enjoy this video please make sure you hit the like

Button and subscribe to the channel for more Raptors content like this before you go let me know in the comments down below what you think of the signing of Malik Williams and I’ll see you again next time for another video listen I don’t know what happened I know the Sky

Force I’ve heard of the Sky Force I just saw another photos of him the Jersey said Force so I think that just screwed me up for the video as far as Sue Falls I have never heard of Sue Falls I I don’t know what happened my bad

The Toronto Raptors have made a significant move by signing Malik Williams from the G-League on a 10-day contract, addressing a crucial need for depth at the center position. In this video, we delve into what Raptors fans can anticipate from Williams during his short stint with the team and evaluate whether he possesses the talent to secure a longer-term contract.

Williams brings a formidable skill set to the Raptors roster, showcasing versatility both defensively and offensively. Standing at 6’11”, his imposing presence in the paint offers the Raptors a much-needed defensive anchor. With his shot-blocking ability and agility to defend multiple positions, Williams has the potential to disrupt opponents’ offenses effectively.

Offensively, Williams is not just a traditional big man. His mobility and agility enable him to run the floor, providing an added dimension to the Raptors’ transition game. Additionally, his ability to finish around the rim and stretch the floor with his mid-range jumper could contribute positively to the team’s offensive schemes.

Throughout this video, we’ll analyze Williams’ strengths and weaknesses, examining how his skills align with the Raptors’ playing style and needs. We’ll also discuss the significance of this 10-day contract for both Williams and the Raptors organization, exploring the potential implications for his future with the team.

Join us as we dissect Malik Williams’ impact on the Toronto Raptors and speculate on whether he can prove himself worthy of a longer-term contract in the NBA. Don’t miss out on the discussion about this exciting addition to the Raptors’ lineup! Like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth analysis and updates on the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.

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0:00 – Overview
0:35 – Who is Malik Williams?
2:02 – The Raptors have been providing a multitude of opportunities
2:39 – Malik Williams in the G-League this season
3:57 – College ball and a pro career abroad
4:52 – The Raptors’ need for depth a center
6:17 – What to expect from Williams in the NBA
8:04 – Malik Williams’ potential future in Toronto

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