Is Cody Williams the Top Swing Pick? | 2024 NBA Draft

In this edition of the Heat Check NBA Draft series, Draft Digest writer Derek Parker breaks down Colorado wing Cody Williams, who despite having a rollercoaster year with the Buffs still offers plenty of high-ceiling NBA traits.
Contents of this video:
0:00 - Cody Williams Breakdown
0:45 - Heat Check Explanation
1:17 - Athleticism
2:04 - Scoring
4:12 - Defense
5:27 - Passing/Playmaking
6:33 - Overall Feel
7:14 - Creation
8:30 - The Grade

[@jrh63200]

The combine will be incredibly important for him, imo.

[@derek-parker]

Agree! If he measures and interviews well he could jump to top-five pretty easily.

[@Justfranktbh]

good work bro. deserves a sub!

[@xLeeroycranex]

His physical archetype - the very lengthy wing/forward - tends not to fail very often. It's like a 95% success rate or something like that for first round talent. Since he has some point forward skills and decent shooting, he should be able to build off of that alone. Then, if he's anything like his brother, who continued to improve year by year, he'll probably make a major jump to the point where people will say, "Oh, it was always so obvious! Why didn't 'xyz' grab him? Now, Presti and the Thunder are unstoppable! Life is so unfair!" If not, he'll still be a good sixth man. Perfect fit for OKC. Might be worth trading #12 and a future 1st just to get him.

[@Now_To_Infinity]

Bless ya

[@JerryMcKinnie]

Does anyone like Cody Williams?

[@robojimtv]

Would like to see a heat check for Tidjiane Salaun because he feels like such a wildcard. I also think there's an opportunity to set the record straight on Rissacher after his weak finish to his season.

[@MatthewT28]

Great scouting report, I enjoyed the video. I agree on the points about his shooting but I am bit lower on his defence. I have Cody a 9 on my board.

[@ignorantenlightenment]

He or Risarcher in Charlotte is my wish

[@smoothhoops3739]

He's easily in my top 3. He already has shown he can be a very effective role player/ 3rd option

[@JamalisHim10]

Another banger ! How many more of these do you tend to do ? As many as you can up until draft night ?

[@derek-parker]

Yep! They are pretty time consuming, but I’m going to try to get as many as possible done!

[@JamalisHim10]

@@derek-parker i appreciate the work you put in ! I like these videos a lot

[@scottmuir6127]

I would like to see him be more aggressive like Buzelis, Collier and Holland who I like a little bit better.

[@nico2tymes]

He definitely has the talent but sometimes he gives me cam reddish vibes but his ceiling is literally paul george

[@justintheballer3733]

who you think Thunder should get at #12 despite there deep bench? I think Cody a solid option that fits there system with every position having decent playmaking on the floor at all times

[@Oglefamily23]

Welcome to Chicago! Ak and Billy’s type of player

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

I'm just a viewer so take this input as you will and do your thing. I think this "show" has a lot of potential. I couldn't really tell this was a heat check so there could be a way to integrate the heat graphic into the thumbnail so people KNOW, oh this is a heat check video

[@derek-parker]

Appreciate that feedback! I’ll likely make some process changes for 25’ so that’s great to keep in mind.

[@RK.Anthony]

Are you planning on doing a Heat Check on Tristan da Silva?

[@MrCosmickamote]

Welcome to the Utah Jazz C-Will

[@nickhartman3]

He strikes me as someone who will be a really good player on the right team in about 4 years. That's a long time to wait for a top ten pick, though...

[@chickenwinck]

OK C u soon

[@Htiy]

With how many forwards have shaky 3point shots, he might be a draft riser

[@johnpalcon7570]

Toronto gotta take him unless Sarr slips down the draft

[@elikramer2212]

Can you do Matas next

[@derek-parker]

👀

[@ScoKnows]

Bulls gotta pair him with Dalen terry omggggg

[@Stasis_lmao]

he reminds me a lot of a slightly more athletic Brandon Ingram coming out of college

[@nico2tymes]

Perfect comp

[@hughtaylor1129]

He reminds me a bit of jaden McDaniels

[@westbrooktheory2.098]

As of now he is the 12th pick for us' hope no one comes for him before then😭😭

[@colin1818]

Feels like a Spursy choice to me. I'd guess San Antonio takes him with their second pick (8).

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

Dude, if he was even 75% of J Dub, he would be incredible. But being a sibling doesn't mean much 😭 even twins has large skill gaps

[@CarloBarlo69]

Salaun Next!!!!

[@RK.Anthony]

Hey D. I read that reply and all I can say is, d#@% it! He's probably not going to be on the board by the Thunder's pick.

[@derek-parker]

I think there’s a great chance he’s within striking distance of OKC, RK!

[@RK.Anthony]

@@derek-parker Don't tease me... 🤣🤣

[@smoothhoops3739]

Yeah I wouldn't bet on it OKC drafts at 12. But we have Amunision to trade up

[@wbexclusive]

Pistons

[@johnpalcon7570]

Something tells me this dude will be a great at SG

[@Reardon.]

future raptor

[@Justfranktbh]

yesss but our fans don't want him, they keep mentioning that buzelis guy smh

[@1kingzeus]

Boy that aged bad

[@Reardon.]

@@1kingzeus you saying that as if he isnt falling

[@JerryMcKinnie]

Does anyone like Cody williams

[@saleemkirmani5583]

He isn't really good