Free Agent: Terrence Williams

The Suns’ need for a talented wing has been dealt with this offseason with Michael Beasley, but there’s a under the radar free agent that many Suns’ fans don’t know of and that player is Terrence Williams. 

Terrence Williams was a lottery pick in 2009 but he has never lived up to his expectations or potential. However his performance in Sacramento this past season proved to everyone that he does have a place in the NBA, which wasn’t always set in stone through his first two years. So for those of you who don’t know who Terrence Williams is http://espn.go.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4019/terrence-williams .

Williams is an athletic wing who can play both wing positions, he’s a solid play maker however he does struggle with his jumper as well as his decision making. I was actually fortunate enough to watch Williams play when he was with the Nets and I remember going over to my friend and saying “Who is this guy? He knows how to play”. His versatile ability is displayed in that during his rookie season with the Nets he recorded 8 double doubles and 1 triple double. It was also the only season where he got to play consistent minutes.

Williams has a smooth all-around game and he’d be a great fit with the Suns. He’d be able to push the ball in transition, take some of the play making pressure off the point guards, and he can also make some highlight reels with his athleticism. Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMtfiwjt3DU&feature=fvwrel

Williams is seeking his place in the NBA still and if the Suns’ do in fact give him a chance he has the chance to be a great role player or even maybe becoming a solid starter in the NBA one day. I think Williams’ stubborn and impulsive personality has limited him from being an all-star but he can still be a good NBA player under the right coaching and being on the right team. Ironically in a game against the Suns' this season he scored 16 points(7-10 FG), grabbed 6 rebounds, had 5 dimes and 2 blocks in 31 minutes of play.