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Amari Williams

Center · Orlando Magic · 6'11", 235 lb · Kentucky · Drafted 46th overall, 2025
No. 46 pick (2025)2025 draft classKentucky
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In short

Amari Williams is a center the Orlando Magic selected 46th overall (second round) in the 2025 NBA draft out of Kentucky. A young second-round pick — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceSat, Nov 14
@New York KnicksDrop coverage
Proj. points
5.7
range 3–8.4
Line 6
47%
to go over
Team win
39%
111–113
Poi 5.7 Lean underReb 4.9 Lean underAss 1.4 Lean underPRA 12 Lean over
Likely on himKarl-Anthony Towns· 88 Rim protectionElite stopper
5+ pts59%10+ pts8%

Model lines Williams at 5.7 pts (range 3–8.4) vs a 6 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (47%).

Model favors New York Knicks (61%), projected 111–113, ~224 total at 96.8 pace.

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Scoring map · Amari’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 24%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 43% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 1% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 1% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 24% of scoring, 29% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint24%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Amari Williams was a second-round pick (46th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft, headed to the Orlando Magic out of Kentucky.

As a second-round pick with a limited NBA sample so far, this page carries Balladex projections rather than a full stat line.

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Draft
#46 2025 R2
Kentucky
Status
R2 pick
developing
Role
Center
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Amari Williams is a 2025 second-round center for the Orlando Magic.

Selected 46th overall out of Kentucky, Williams is early in his NBA career.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2025 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Williams joins the Orlando Magic as a 2025 second-round pick out of Kentucky.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2025 second-round center out of Kentucky.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth big prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
51/100
Scoring35
Playmaking27
Rebounding47
Perimeter D37
Rim protection45
Spacing21
Athleticism45
Clutch33
46th pick, 2025Kentucky
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Williams projects as a depth big prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#46
2025 R2, Kentucky
Status
Developing
2025 class

Where he sits in history

2025Selected 46th overall (second round) by the Orlando Magic.

Hardware

#46
2025 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2025-26

A second-round center carving out a role.

Amari Williams's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #46; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Amari Williams drafted?

Amari Williams was selected 46th overall (second round) by the Orlando Magic in the 2025 NBA draft, out of Kentucky.

Does Williams have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he has a limited NBA sample.