2018 NBA Mock Draft: The lottery is done and the order is set

Williams declined to attend this week’s combine, probably knowing that it’s too late for him to rise to the lottery after two seasons at Texas A&M and a trip to the combine last summer. There’s not much for him to prove after a failed experiment with a jump shot during his sophomore season, but that’s not to say Milwaukee shouldn’t be interested.

While the Bucks have certainly tried to be versatile at the center spot during Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career, they have also typically tried to put a center in place near the rim to finish plays, defend, rebound and ignite Antetokounmpo in transition. It remains to be seen what new coach Mike Budenholzer will do, but I actually believe Budenholzer might be more traditional in the frontcourt with a player like Williams or John Henson.

Williams might never get that jumper right, but he posted a block percentage over 10 in each of his two college seasons and can rebound like crazy when locked in. He decreased his usage and became more efficient as a sophomore, while his defensive rebounding percentage skyrocketed. Quietly, he became a more well-rounded player despite failing to improve and make his return to school worthwhile.