76ers 1st RD Pick Michael Carter Williams

admin Last updated on: February 17, 2024

(Philadelphia PA) Last night at the NBA Draft from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the Philadelphia 76ers made a couple of interesting moves during the draft, one of them was drafting Michael Carter Williams with the 11th pick, Carter Williams was a sophomore from Syracuse.

Michael Carter Williams joined Jon Marks & Sean Brace on 97.5 The Fanatic on Friday June 28 about being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers

Your reaction about coming to Philadelphia & playing for the 76ers:
Michael Carter Williams ” I am real excited for it, it is going to be a fun time, I am thankful they chose me”

How may teams you worked out for
Michael Carter Williams “I worked out for 7 teams & the 76ers were one of the teams, I knew I had a chance in coming here”

about 76ers GM Sam Hinkie
Michael Carter Williams “He is trying to rebuild the organization & thanked him for choosing me”

About hearing your named called by NBA commissioner David Stern
Michael Carter Williams “It was an experience  that I will never forget, my dream to get to this moment , start a new beginning”

Things that you need to improve:
Michael Carter Williams “I need to keep working on my shooting & dribbling to make it better”

about 76ers fans on social media:
Michael Carter Williams “The 76ers fans were giving me a lot of love on social media”

about being teammates with Nerlens Noel again
Michael Carter Williams “I be very excited to play with Nerlens Noel again I cant wait to see what happens”

Can you make an impact day 1
Michael Carter Williams “I think I can my game can translate well to the NBA &  make my teammates better & make an impact the game on positive note”

You can follow new 76ers Michael Carter Williams on Twitter @MCW1

Podcast of Interview:
http://www.975thefanatic.com/teams/sixers/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10562597#.Uc34i8zD9dg

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