LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 03: Ziaire Williams #3 of the Stanford Cardinal (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
The decision-makers in charge of the Toronto Raptors’ draft plans might place a premium on athletic ability and developmental potential on both ends of the floor. If that is the creed that will be drilled into the scouting department, drafting former Stanford stud Ziaire Williams might make a ton of sense.
Early mock draft roundups had the Raptors taking Williams with their first-round pick, and it’s easy to see why. At 6-8 with a good feel for the game and passing acumen beyond his years for a small forward, Williams has enough tools to work with that could serve as harbingers for a very long pro career.