#6: Patrick Williams, 4th pick, 2020
Given he was a top-5 pick and hasn’t improved, it’s difficult to put Williams any higher even though he does have a chance to climb this list in an expanded role next season. A lot of fans would put him higher, as he’s at least shown he’s an NBA rotation player, which one other player in these rankings has not.
But I have to take into account his draft position and the $90 million contract he just signed, which puts him in “pending” category when it comes to value on and off the court.
This is a huge season for Williams, who has to show he can stay healthy and that he has more to his game, especially on the offensive end.