When the Chicago Bulls travel to opposing arenas, DeMar DeRozan maintains a habit of monitoring the basketball education of power forward Patrick Williams.
DeRozan points at each retired jersey hung in the rafters. Williams tells DeRozan what he knows about each player crystallized in the opposing team’s history book. Some names spark immediate recognition as legends and role models of the league. Others require a lesson — sometimes from DeRozan, sometimes from assistant coach Maurice Cheeks, often on Williams’ own time.The earlier annals of the NBA provide a treasure trove of knowledge.
Bulls forward Patrick Williams points after making a basket during the second quarter against the Wizards on Dec. 7 at the United Center. Social media is an easy entry point for players and fans to discover athletes from prior eras. For instance, Williams had known of Chris Webber only as a member of the Fab Five at Michigan until he saw a highlight reel of the forward’s 15-year NBA career.[Don't miss] Grayson Allen earns the Chicago Bulls’ ire again after another collision — this time with DeMar DeRozanWilliams said DeRozan often sends him clips of Kobe Bryant, his long-time mentor and idol.
This study of other players isn’t just limited to the past. Williams often watches film on other two-way players in the league whom he hopes to emulate — Mikhal Bridges, OG Anunoby and, of course, Kawhi Leonard.
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