June 6, 2006
SUPERSONICS.COM has scoured the internet to find the latest mock drafts from various NBA experts. There's not a lot of agreement on where the Sonics might go with the 10th pick, but Duke forward Shelden Williams' name did come up multiple times.
Comment: The Sonics badly needed guard help last year and would love someone to come on board and push Luke Ridnour. Foye seems perfectly suited for the task and, with his scoring ability, would have the flexibility to even play alongside Ridnour and Ray Allen in small lineups.
Comment: The Sonics need defense and Williams provides that. He's one of the best rebounders and shot-blockers in the draft. With Reggie Evans gone and Chris Wilcox hitting free agency, a big, physical player like Williams is a good insurance policy.
Comment: Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis are outside-in players who don't want someone clogging the lane, so why not get another three-point threat and force defenses to spread out even further? Redick's unerring shooting touch, terrific work ethic and intelligence in setting up defenders would fit right in on this team.
