If the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking for a high-potential developmental project in the 2020 NBA Draft, there may be no better outcome for them than a recent CBS Sports mock draft.
In this projection, CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander had the Thunder taking Patrick Williams with the No. 25 pick.
The Florida State forward, who turned 19 in August, is listed at 6-foot-8 with a 6-foot-11 wingspan.
He averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block per game. He shot 50.3% from 2 and 32% from 3.
His film looks better than those stats. He is already a solid defender, and he’s a better passer than the one assist per game appears on paper.
Norlander wrote:
“Great wingspan, great defender, great potential for the FSU freshman who thrived despite creating exactly zero headlines this past season. The overall production for Williams wasn’t there, but he’ll be able to guard 1-4 at the next level and he’ll fit in as a rangy wing who can supplement a good team’s roster.”
Williams defended the post rather well and, offensively, he has shown glimpses of being able to drive and pull up himself.
With Danilo Gallinari’s contract expiring, the Thunder will look for a stretch-four option. Williams, if he develops properly, could be that.
He may not last until the Thunder’s pick, though. He has been a lottery pick in the 11-14 range of many mock drafts. If he is still around at pick 25, Oklahoma City would be smart to grab him.
