Sunday morning, the Utah Jazz introduced they’ve recalled rookie Cody Williams from the Salt Lake Metropolis Stars, the crew’s G-League affiliate.
We recalled Cody Williams from @slcstars 💫#TakeNote
-Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 15, 2024
Williams was the tenth total choose within the 2024 draft and somebody the crew was excited to draft. After a tough begin to the season, the Jazz despatched him to the G-League to see an expanded position.
21 PTS ⭐️ 7/10 FG ⭐️ 3/3 3PT
2024 NBA first-round choose Cody Williams misplaced a career-high in scoring. @slcstars! He did it in simply 20 MIN of motion. pic.twitter.com/vM6JbpCF8p
– NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 5, 2024
His greatest sport got here in early December when he scored 21 factors on environment friendly 7/10 capturing, together with 3/3 from three-point vary. These flashes are precisely what bought the Jazz on Williams as a top-10 draft choose.
In 7 video games with the Stars, Williams averaged 13.0 factors, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals per outing. Sadly, the effectivity wasn’t the place hoped, with C-Dub capturing simply 30.6 p.c from the sector and 21.9 p.c from behind the three-point line.
Whereas it will have been good to see Williams explode onto the scene in his first yr, that was by no means the almost certainly consequence. He simply turned 20 final month and must proceed to develop bodily and as a basketball participant. Though he stands 6’7, Williams weighed simply 178 kilos when drafted. It can take him a while to regulate to the physicality of the NBA.
Hopefully the transfer to the G-League has made Williams extra snug with the crew’s system and one which he could make an influence inside the rotation. Whereas with the Jazz earlier within the season, Williams’ passing was significantly spectacular as a secondary playmaker inside the offense.
It is unclear if the Jazz plan to reinsert Williams into their rotation. In his absence, the crew gave minutes to Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang, who each confirmed flashes of excellent play. With a more healthy crew, it may be tough for Williams to get prolonged minutes.
Williams’ improvement is without doubt one of the greatest storylines followers want to look at for because the season progresses. He’s distinctive amongst Jazz prospects as a result of he’s an athletic wing who can deal with the ball, rating on the rim and defend in a number of positions. This ability set is extra concept than actuality at this level, however Williams has the expertise to be an influence participant down the road.
Whereas he might spend somewhat extra time within the G-League this yr, for now, the Jazz call-up is a step towards the progress the crew needs to see because the season progresses.
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