2018 NBA Draft: 5 best prospects at power forward

2. Robert Williams – Texas A&M

Part of the reason why Robert Williams and the top player in this article are at the top is body of work. Jaren Jackson Jr. has more potential than Williams. We know much more about what kind of player he is. Interestingly enough, Williams probably has a lot less natural skill than Jackson.

Like Jackson, though, Williams may be best suited as a center. At 6’9″ he’s a bit undersized and he can’t shoot, so there aren’t many centers that make sense to pair with him. However, his 7’4″ wingspan and bulk might not be enough against centers. That being said, there’s a lot to like with what he can do.

Williams is a freak leaper whose athleticism shouldn’t be quantified. Just watch this dude jump. He can block shots at the rim and on the perimeter, where he can also switch out and defend a bit. Like Jackson, he’s very unpolished, but with his frame, athleticism and speed there’s so much that could be unlocked. He’s a defensive queen piece waiting to be nurtured, who in turn can set screens and be a lob target offensively. That potential may make him a lottery pick.