[OhCanada-Participant]

Who’s the better prospect?

Mark Williams had very strong tournament play although I would have to stick with the younger Jalen Duren here. Although Duren looked very raw when given the chance to showcase his offensive abilities. On the flipside WIlliams showed the ability to improve. I think they are alot closer than the consensus opinion.

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2021 Draft Prospects
Green vs. Suggs https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/jalen-green-vs-jalen-suggs/
Kuminga vs. Barnes https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/jonathan-kuminga-vs-scottie-barnes/
Bouknight vs. Moody https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/james-bouknight-vs-moses-moody/
Giddey vs. J. Johnson https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/josh-giddey-vs-jalen-johnson/
Sengun vs. Jones https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/alperen-sengun-vs-kai-jones/
K. Johnson vs. Mitchell https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/keon-johnson-vs-davion-mitchell/
Kispert vs. Thomas https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/corey-kispert-vs-cam-thomas/
Primo vs. Williams https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/josh-primo-vs-ziare-williams/
Wagner vs. Murphy https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/franz-wagner-vs-trey-murphy/
Hyland vs. Mann https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/nyshon-hyland-vs-tre-mann/
Springer vs. Dosunmu https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/jaden-springer-vs-ayo-dosunmu/
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Ivey vs. Holmgren https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/jaden-ivey-vs-chet-holmgren/
Smith vs. Banchero https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/jabari-smith-vs-paulo-banchero/
Davis vs. Mathurin https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/johnny-davis-vs-ben-mathurin/
Sharpe vs. Griffin https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/shaedon-sharpe-vs-aj-griffin/
Dyson vs. Washington https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/daniel-dyson-vs-tyty-washington/

[NorrinRaddParticipant]

I’d take Duren in the top 10. I wouldn’t do that with Williams. That said, Williams could catch the eye of some GM and be that teams’ guy He’s ready now and possibly go in the lottery. Duren is much younger and can do what Williams brings to the table already plus pass really well. Although he’s younger, he’s pretty ready now too. Duren’s the better prospect.

[HitsterParticipant]

I think Duren goes higher and has more upside but Williams is the sort of guy who could have a better career as he can become a very solid defensive big on a contending team.

[armchairgmParticipant]

Jalen Duren

[JK44Participant]

Duran, Williams, Koloko, Kessler look like borderline starting center or important rotation players. It depends on who do you think is best on defense / switches. It also depends on personality. Duran is younger but a little bit shorter. A team with the need of a rim protector and immediate help will draft different. Maybe Duran has got more potential but he is definitely more of a risk (FT%/ fouls / offensive role/ consistency). Williams and Kessler are young to. Williams, Koloko, Kessler have got a very good Ass/TO ratio for big man and an improving good FT, expanding range. They could and shoud all go between pick 6-18.

[sweaterflexParticipant]

I would take Duren, but it might be a matter of taste, as I see Williams as a Capela-type with his elite finishing on spread floor and ability to anchor on drop and Duren as Robert Williams type who can provide excellent weak-side rim protection and has a dash of secondary play making on the short roll he didn’t necessarily get to show at Memphis. Koloko and Kessler can probably provide 90% of what Mark does at a later pick as well.

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