2018 NBA Mock Draft: What’s in store for the second round?

Williams’ combine measurements were somewhat disappointing, with a wingspan of just 6-7.25 and a standing reach of 8-7.5, but that stuff was never really Williams’ calling card in the first place. The junior is one of the better all-around prospects in this draft, using a great basketball IQ and positional awareness to impact the game rather than brute athleticism. The Kings desperately need wings like Williams.

At TCU this season, Williams shot 40 percent from distance and was often the team’s lead ball-handler (the perks of a mid-major). He chipped in nearly two assists for every turnover he lost, sparkling numbers for a nontraditional playmaker. He’s a smart ball-mover who will provide value in that category to the team that drafts him. While every lineup needs a certain degree of explosiveness to really be effective, Williams projects as the type of glue player who makes good decisions and efficient plays.

That said, he also looks a lot bigger than the 200 lbs. he measured at in Chicago, and that difference in weight is disappointing when you think about his ability to play up a position as a smaller four in the NBA. If it was going to be a challenge for him to defend the league’s Kevin Love types before, it looks nearly impossible now. Early in his career, Williams will earn time by limiting mistakes, nailing 3s and playing smart defense.

Sacramento could use more solid all-around guys, especially on the wing. They’ve had too many misses in the draft, but it’s hard to imagine someone as sound as Williams on both ends bombing out of the league. This is a good match.