NBA Mock Draft 2017, Week 16: Lonzo Ball to the Lakers

Texas A&M’s Robert Williams may find his way into the top 10 before June rolls around, but for now, he slots in late in the lottery. The freshman is currently playing out of position as the Aggies’ small forward, but projects mostly as a power forward or center at the next level. On offense, he gets a bunch of buckets on offensive rebounds or cuts to the rim, but he’s shown nice touch on his jump shot and it may be projectable out to a decent range despite his poor free throw shooting. Williams is also a competent passer, which would give him a well-rounded offensive skill set to work with on the interior.

Defensively, Williams is the best big man prospect in the class. At 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, he’s a tremendous rim protector. Williams is averaging 4.3 blocks per 40 minutes on an 11.7 percent block rate. Despite his height, his wingspan and elite athleticism should allow that skill to translate at the NBA level.

What’s exciting about Williams is the versatility that he brings for lineup construction. With his offensive skill set, he’s capable of playing the four in bigger lineups, but with his size and defense, he can also play the five in “smaller” configurations. For Milwaukee, a team that seems set on embracing positionless basketball, Williams is an excellent fit.