The Chicago Bulls have been a middle-of-the-pack team for the past two seasons, and a big reason behind their lack of success has been a failure to consistently produce on the offensive end. Despite having three great offensive weapons in Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic, they haven’t been on top of their game on that end.
But while those three have done a solid job of carrying the load, the complementary weapons in Chicago haven’t lived up to expectations. Patrick Williams, in particular, has been disappointing since getting drafted by the team. That said, he’s looking to make real improvements this year.
Buy Bulls TicketsHe said that he needs to be more involved in the offense and get better at scoring the ball.
“For me, it’s been trying to get the ball in my hands more, which obviously I love,” Williams told Will Gottlieb of CHGO. “For us to win, I have to carry some load offensively,” he continued. “I have to score the ball. That’s just the player I want to be in this league. I want to be one of the best two-way players in the game. I have the talent and skills to do that.”
Williams went on to talk about the more nuanced ways he can improve on the offensive end.
“I’ve always been this size, this strong, this athletic,” Williams said. “I’ve got this bounce. It’s just knowing how to use it. When to use it. How to get downhill instead of settling for a pull-up. Or hesi maybe, then a big shoulder to get to the rim all the way.”
If the Bulls want to reach their ceiling, Williams needs to take a huge step forward, especially on the offensive end.
