Post by Sarawak on Jan 10, 2016 5:54:20 GMT
 | Buck Williams(#52)Height: 6-8 Weight: 215 lbs. Position: Power Forward Born: March 8, 1960 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina Age Drafted: 21 College: University of Maryland Source: Basketball Reference |
Strengths
Strong and durable PF who is 15th all time in games played and 23rd in minutes played. Rugged rebounder 10rpg for career including 3.5 offensive rebounds per game. Was a solid scorer earlier in his career but should not be confused with an elite offensive player but is efficient shooting .549 for his career. Averaged 15+ points and 10+ boards in each of his first 7 NBA seasons and twice led the league in FG% despite averaging just under 9 FGAs per game. 4 times averaged at least a block and a steal per game. Is one of the more underrated players in NBA History. His paint presence meant he got to the line quite a bit (4.6) consider his limited touches. Is an elite interior defender making the All Defensive team 4 times although those came a bit later in his career.
Weaknesses
Although an excellent player in the paint outside of it Buck could struggle. Quick enough to handle perimeter players when switched on a screen, he lacked the skills to play SF. He was a poor passer, 1.3 apg, struggled with fouls due to his enforcer mentality and physical play (3.3 per game) and struggled with turnovers esp. early in his career (2.9 or more each of his first 7 years). He isn't abominable at the FT line like a Deandre Jordan but his lack of range outside of about 10 feet showed at the line where he shot .664 for his career. No 3pt range to speak of. Is a quick leaper but not a high flyer.
Notes
3rd Overall Pick in the 1981 draft. NBA Rookie of the Year. 3 Time All Star. 1 2nd Team All NBA. 4 All Defensive Team, including two first team selections. Durable, played 17 NBA Seasons and played 80 or more games 12 times.
Current Attributes
| INS | JPS | FTS | 3PS | HND | PAS | ORB | DRB | PSD | PRD | STL | BLK | QCK | STR | JMP | STA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 3 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 |
Potential Attributes
| INS | JPS | FTS | 3PS | HND | PAS | ORB | DRB | PSD | PRD | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 2.5 | 2 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |