We were always under the impression that LeBron James was a once-in-a-generation kind of athlete. So imagine our surprise when we heard that NBA prospect Derrick Williams already thinks he has what it takes to fill LeBron's old Nikes in the city of Cleveland—assuming, of course, the Cavs spend the first pick in the NBA Draft on him next month. "I think I'm the No. 1 pick because I have more star quality I would think," Williams said recently. "I'm just a bigger person. Just trying to fill in for a big star like LeBron like they're missing. That missing piece. I think that's me."
Say what you want about him, but dude doesn't lack confidence, huh? [via ArizonaSports]
Anthony May 20th, 2011 at 12:49 PM
It sounds like he's speaking about replacing James in terms of an entertainment value not necessarily just pure talent and ability. He's a high flyer and makes top 10 sportscenter type plays. He can definitely ball though.