With stable three-point defense and active defense, does the Nets rising star have a chance to grow into a qualified 3D forward?

In a previous NBA preseason game in China, the Brooklyn Nets completed a huge comeback at the last moment of the game and defeated the Phoenix Suns 111-109, and successfully avenged their loss to their opponent two days ago. After this game, the Nets' record in the preseason improved to 2 wins and 1 loss, while the Suns' record, which suffered their first loss in the preseason, dropped to 2 wins and 1 loss.

In this game, although the Nets lost the game, the performance of the team's substitute striker Ziaire Williams is still worthy of recognition. Williams played 19 minutes and 7 seconds, making 5 of 8 shots, 4 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, and 1 of 1 free throw. He efficiently scored 15 points and 4 rebounds. He also had 1 turnover and 2 fouls, with a plus-minus of -1. Williams also showed quite good outside shooting ability on the offensive end. He didn't take many shots, but he also seized the limited opportunities in this situation and scored a lot of points. Williams also performed well on the defensive end. His defensive attitude was very positive and he was full of energy on the court. Of course, Williams still has some deficiencies in defensive experience, and he also has some room for improvement in defensive awareness. But in any case, Williams' performance was already quite good, and he also used his abilities on both offense and defense.

Williams was born in September 2001. He is 24 years old, 206cm tall and weighs 83kg. He is a rising star from Stanford University selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. In the NBA regular season last season, Williams played a total of 63 games for the Nets in 82 games, 45 of which were starters. He averaged 24.5 minutes per game, averaging 10 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1 steal, and 0.4 blocks per game. He also had 1.1 turnovers and 2.4 fouls. He shot 41.2% from the field, 34.1% from the three-point range, and 82.1% from the free throw line. During the preseason, Williams averaged 18.7 minutes per game in the first three games. He averaged 9 points, 2 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He also had 0.7 turnovers and 2.7 fouls. He shot 53.3% from the field, 50% from the three-point range, and 100% from the free throw line.

This summer, Williams signed a two-year contract with the Nets worth $12.5 million, with part of the second year being a team option. Although Williams' performance last season was not particularly outstanding, at least he showed the potential of a potential 3D forward player. Judging from the situation in the preseason, Williams' performance has also improved, and he is still gradually realizing his talents. If he can continue to maintain this level after the start of the regular season, will the Nets contract also become a high-quality contract?