It is easy to forget about Kenrich Williams. Undrafted out of TCU in 2018, Williams is older than Giannis Antetokounmpo and puts together an underwhelming rookie season statistically. Following a transformative offseason, the forward finds himself buried amongst a bevy of talented wing players. However, we shouldn’t forget about Kenrich Williams. He brings traits that make him worthy of rotation minutes, namely his elite basketball IQ. Let’s dive into why Williams could crack the rotation this season for a New Orleans Pelicans team with playoff aspirations.
We’ll start with defense, where Kenrich Williams adds value despite his lack of exceptional athletic tools.