Suns trade for Center Mark Williams

[Proximo]

Yep he’s vastly overrated on here. His shot is ugly. Even his go to shot is ugly.

Well I agree, I have never really liked his game - but I thought the Suns were kind of high on him.

 

[Finito]

If we traded like 3 2nd round picks for Williams is be like oh that’s a solid move but 2 1st omg

This was such a good night and then kick in the nuts

 

[95pro]

two starting caliber centers for three picks, I can live with that.

Plus a backup Nick Richard’s. All wins to me.

 

[Hoop Head]

I hate how applicable this has been this year but it fits

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[Chaplin]

A little more detail on his injury history:

Rookie year

• Reportedly played in the G league (they had Mason Plumlee, Kai Jones, and Nick Richards) for some of the year
• 11/17/22-11/20/22: L ankle sprain
• 12/5/22-12/29/22: L ankle sprain
• 3/10/23-3/24/23: R thumb dislocation
• 1 game in April: L ankle sprain
• Offseason: thumb surgery for torn ligament

Year 2

• 12/3/23-12/8/23: Lower back contusion
• 12/10/23-rest of the season: Out (presumably same injury)

Year 3 (this year)

• 10/19/24-11/25/24 and 11/27/24-12/3/24: Unspecified foot injury (assuming the same L foot unspecified tendon strain)
• 12/8/24-12/14/23: Rest (probably for the foot)
• 1/17/25-1/18/25: Unspecified knee injury
• 1/26/25-2/1/25: L foot tendon management

 

[Chaplin]

So no longer injured after 2/1, which includes the trade deadline.

 

[Proximo]

Well, I don't think it would be the worst thing if he failed the physical again. Which means we should check out who Charlotte picks at 29.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

He is good when he plays - like legit starter good. Apparently he doesn't even play half the games though - and we don't need a starter now - this appears really dumb

But the injuries are all different. If the back is chronic I’ll agree with you. But if these are just random sundry injuries a 29th and likely late 20s pick is worth his talent.

Again, 15/11/2.5 in 26 mins. If he gets healthy and can play 30-36 he’s likely a 17/12/3 guy. And a legit 7 footer. And he’s 23. I dig this deal.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Tells me Nick Richards is long gone. Thinking we might want Oso to go more 4 than 5 as well. He develops any kind of jumpshot, that's what he'll be. Big "if" though.

If oso is smart he spends every dollar on a shooting coach and every minute this offseason shooting and lifting.

 

[Chaplin]

If oso is smart he spends every dollar on a shooting coach and every minute this offseason shooting and lifting.

That is as spot on as you can get Ouchie.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yes. Maluach is our starter now, and Richards is more than capable of being the backup.

We just used 2 firsts for a guy that will likely play 15 minutes a night. Not a good use of assets.

lol. No.

 

[Goldfield]

But the injuries are all different. If the back is chronic I’ll agree with you. But if these are just random sundry injuries a 29th and likely late 20s pick is worth his talent.

Again, 15/11/2.5 in 26 mins. If he gets healthy and can play 30-36 he’s likely a 17/12/3 guy. And a legit 7 footer. And he’s 23. I dig this deal.

Center just became a strength possibly. Exciting

 

[Finito]

But the injuries are all different. If the back is chronic I’ll agree with you. But if these are just random sundry injuries a 29th and likely late 20s pick is worth his talent.

Again, 15/11/2.5 in 26 mins. If he gets healthy and can play 30-36 he’s likely a 17/12/3 guy. And a legit 7 footer. And he’s 23. I dig this deal.

What’s the best ability? Availability

Never played more than 44 games in a season and already has an injury sheet a mile long at 23.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

LOL

Maluach isn't automatically our starter now. Where do you get that from? It's not like he's the #1 pick.

Right. He’s very raw. I love his upside and the pick. But that dude ain’t ready to play yet. Look at his face. He’s still carrying around his baby fat. And he’s still learning basketball. I love double dipping at the center spot.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The 2029 pick is the least favorable first round pick.

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Right. That pick likely isn’t great.

 

[Proximo]

But the injuries are all different. If the back is chronic I’ll agree with you. But if these are just random sundry injuries a 29th and likely late 20s pick is worth his talent.

Again, 15/11/2.5 in 26 mins. If he gets healthy and can play 30-36 he’s likely a 17/12/3 guy. And a legit 7 footer. And he’s 23. I dig this deal.

How does it make sense to spend 2 vary scarce first rounders on a backup center when we have no forwards?

You realize Dillon Brooks is our PF right now right?

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Man, I will say Mark Williams advanced stats are really good - if he ever plays

Yes, the kid can flat out play. It all comes down to health.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

maluach needs to start asap

Nah. Don’t throw the kid to the wolves until he’s ready.

 

[Mainstreet]

If the Suns keep Cody Martin, he can play some power forward especially with a big center.

 

[Proximo]

lol. No.

No - you think less? You might be right, most teams don't keep a center on the floor all game.

 

[Folster]

Right. That pick likely isn’t great.

It does prevent us from trading 2028 or 2030 firsts. Maybe that's a good thing.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

This better not be the Andre Iguodala situation again. Why not wait till the 29th pick before agreeing to the trade?

lol iguodala went like 9th

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Nah. Don’t throw the kid to the wolves until he’s ready.

we'll see - if williams misses any time it'll be maluach's chance to take it

 

[Chaplin]

How does it make sense to spend 2 vary scarce first rounders on a backup center when we have no forwards?

You realize Dillon Brooks is our PF right now right?

You realize it's June 25th, right?

 

[SunsTzu]

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