Bulls select small forward with No. 4 pick |
The Chicago Bulls selected Florida State forward Patrick Williams with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft on Wednesday night.
“It’s huge, it’s huge,” Williams told ESPN moments after being drafted. “I feel blessed to be in this position.” General manager Arturas Karnisovas had the following take on Williams. “Selecting Patrick, a physical specimen, one of the youngest prospects in the Draft. Long arms, big hands, defensive versatility, such potential," he said following the draft. "He can play 1 through 5, played point guard in high school. This is where the NBA is going.” Williams is an elite defender and won the ACC Sixth Man of the Year award last season. He is projected at the small forward position but also could guard other positions in some situations. For the season, he averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. He was the second-youngest player in the draft at only 19 years old and didn't start a single game at Florida State. He is tied for the highest drafted player out of Florida State in the modern era. From @FSUHoops to Chicago! Welcome to Chicago, Patrick Williams! pic.twitter.com/jFb2fLVVHG Patrick Williams (@patricklw4) gets selected 4th overall by the @chicagobulls! With the No. 4 pick, the Bulls select Patrick Williams ?? @brhoops pic.twitter.com/MVhVYeFoDn The Spurs have loved Patrick Williams for a long time, but he skyrocketed during the pre-draft process—this isn't a "reach" for the Bulls. Teams rave about his character and work ethic, nevermind his upside at 6-8 as a super versatile defender who flashes on-ball scoring skill. Patrick Williams in a Bulls jersey ??@ATT | @PatrickLW4 pic.twitter.com/hYQfyHSoLf Patrick Williams attributes in #NBA2K21 pic.twitter.com/9BQjuDFxEF Patrick Williams offers athleticism and the proverbial high ceiling. He plays hard. He's coachable. He can grow with young Bulls team. Are there questions? Sure, there would be with most picks. But this #Bulls draft is as much about trusting AK and keeping open mind as anything.
Here’s what @PatrickLW4 brings to the Bulls. pic.twitter.com/18eIOly2X5
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