New King Justin Williams won't suit up until Saturday at the earliest. But it's not too early to get a good statistical glimpse at the type of player Williams is.
First, his college years at the University of Wyoming:
YEAR MIN PTS REB TO BLK PF FG% FT%
2005 23.5 8.9 6.4 1.7 2.9 3.3 .571 .604
2006 30.0 11.1 11.0 2.7 5.4 3.1 .515 .558
2005 23.5 8.9 6.4 1.7 2.9 3.3 .571 .604
2006 30.0 11.1 11.0 2.7 5.4 3.1 .515 .558
In 2006 (or last season), Williams was #2 in the nation in block percentage. When he was on the floor, he blocked a whopping 18.3 percent of all opponent two-point attempts. For comparison's sake, Duke's Shelden Williams ("The Landlord") blocked 9.5 percent of opponent two-point attempts, and Golden State lottery pick Patrick O'Bryant of Bradley had a block% of 12. Chicago's Tyrus Thomas (a top five pick) had a block% of 11.9. So yeah, Williams can block some shots.
He immediately becomes the Kings' best rebounder and shotblocker. If Eric Musselman is going to bench Kevin Freaking Martin for defensive purposes, I daresay Williams might get some Brad Miller minutes next week. My hopes aren't too high - the team, of course, cut Williams in favor of Maurice Taylor. But having a young, exciting big for a change is kind-of nice.