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Patrick Williams

Forward · Chicago Bulls · 6'6", 235 lb · Born Aug 26, 2001 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Drafted 4th overall, 2020
No. 4 pick (2020)All-Rookie 2nd (2021)Two-way forwardFlorida State
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In short

Patrick Williams is a 6-foot-6 two-way forward for the Chicago Bulls, drafted 4th overall in 2020 out of Florida State, where he was ACC Sixth Man of the Year. A physically strong forward with defensive tools and three-point range, he made the 2021 All-Rookie Second Team; his young career has been marked by flashes of two-way potential interrupted by injuries.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
vsCleveland CavaliersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
7
range 4.3–9.7
Line 7
50%
to go over
Team win
56%
113–112
Poi 7 Lean overReb 3 Lean overAss 1.5 Lean overPRA 11.5 Lean over
Likely on himEvan Mobley· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts75%10+ pts16%

Model lines Williams at 7 pts (range 4.3–9.7) vs a 7 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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A physically strong two-way forward — defensive tools and range for the Bulls.

Son of two college players, Williams was ACC Sixth Man of the Year at Florida State before Chicago drafted him 4th in 2020.

🏫 Florida State · 4th, 2020Charlotte, NC

He made the 2021 All-Rookie Second Team as one of the youngest players in his class.

All-Rookie 2ndYoung forward

A physical forward with range, he flashed potential with a 35-point game.

35-pt game~38% 3P

Injuries have slowed his rise, but Chicago signed him to a five-year, $90M deal.

🩹 Wrist surgery5 yr / $90M
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PPG
7
2025-26
RPG
3
per game
APG
1.5
per game
FG%
.372
.347 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A physically strong two-way forward — defensive tools and range for the Bulls.

Patrick Williams was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to two college players and was ACC Sixth Man of the Year in his one season at Florida State before Chicago drafted him 4th in 2020. He made the 2021 All-Rookie Second Team.

A physically strong 6-foot-6 forward with defensive tools and a capable three-point stroke (around 38% for his career), he has flashed two-way potential — including a 35-point game — but his development has been slowed by injuries, including a season-ending wrist surgery. Chicago committed to him with a five-year, $90 million deal.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Williams comes from a basketball family — both parents played college ball at Johnson C. Smith University — and grew up in Charlotte before a one-and-done season at Florida State that made him a top-five pick. His youth (one of the youngest players in his draft class) came with a long runway.

His on-court identity is two-way forward play — a strong, 235-pound frame for defending multiple positions, paired with a respectable three-point shot. His scoring has plateaued around 9-10 points a game and injuries have interrupted his rise, but his defensive tools, range, and pedigree keep his upside alive; realizing it hinges on health and a larger, more consistent role.

PERSONALITY

The person

A strong, two-way forward — defensive tools, physical frame, and three-point range.

Two-way toolsA 235-pound frame to defend multiple positions.
Capable shooterAround 38% from three for his career.
Durability watchInjuries have slowed his development.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Low-Usage 3-and-D Forward
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring53
Playmaking38
Rebounding57
Perimeter D76
Rim protection44
Spacing62
Athleticism70
Clutch60
a low-usage 3-and-D forward
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Two-way tools and range

Williams's value is two-way forward play — a physically strong, 6-foot-6, 235-pound frame for defending multiple positions, paired with a respectable three-point shot (around 38%). Those tools and his draft pedigree give him real two-way potential, the profile Chicago invested in with a five-year deal.

Health and consistency

The obstacles have been durability and consistency — a wrist surgery cost him a season and his scoring has plateaued around 9-10 points a game. His defensive tools, range, and youth keep his upside alive; realizing it depends on staying healthy and taking on a larger, steadier offensive role for the Bulls.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-267220.57.03.01.5.372.347

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2020ACC Sixth Man of the Year at Florida State; drafted 4th overall
2021NBA All-Rookie Second Team
2024Re-signed a five-year, $90 million deal with Chicago

Hardware

4th
Draft pick (2020)
1×
All-Rookie Second Team (2021)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A young two-way forward with tools and range — upside tied to health for the Bulls.

Williams remains a high-pedigree two-way forward Chicago committed to with a five-year, $90 million deal. His development has been slowed by injuries and his scoring has plateaued, but his defensive tools, physical frame, and three-point range keep his upside alive — realizing it hinges on health and a larger role.

Defensive toolsStrong
Three-point shootingGood
PhysicalityStrong
Health / consistencyWatch

Contract

Deal
5 yr / $90M signed 2024
Role
Two-way forward upside
Age
24 prime
Bottom line

A physically strong two-way forward with defensive tools and three-point range — real upside for the Bulls, tied to staying healthy and earning a larger, steadier role.

FAQ

Quick answers

What kind of player is Patrick Williams?

A physically strong 6-foot-6 two-way forward with defensive tools and a capable three-point shot (around 38% for his career).

Why hasn't Patrick Williams broken out yet?

Injuries — including a season-ending wrist surgery — and inconsistency have slowed his development, though his tools and pedigree keep his upside alive.

Where did Patrick Williams play college basketball?

One season at Florida State, where he was ACC Sixth Man of the Year, before Chicago drafted him 4th overall in 2020.