""I don't want to say it feels like I'm playing better. I feel like I'm just being more aggressive," Williams said. "I felt like I was trying so hard to be perfect, and I feel like my superpower is to be active and be everywhere... It's just really just less thinking and just being myself, being active, trying to get deflections, and my team needs me to do that."
"And the numbers are starting to reflect it, too. Williams entered the week averaging 9.3 points per game on the season. He's at 8.7 points over his last 10 games, but his steals have climbed to 1.9 per game and he's been more efficient overall. He's shooting 46.3% from the field and 37.5% from 3-point range over that span, even if his jumper still isn't falling at the rate it did last season."
"After missing six games due to illness and a return-to-play ramp-up, Williams came off the bench and scored 15 points in 24 minutes, hitting three 3s and grabbing two steals. "Man, it was amazing. All glory to God," Williams said. "I woke up one morning feeling fine, and then I ended up sick and missing games, and it was just a reminder of just how anything can be taken away from you at any time... I miss playing with these guys for sure."
Ziaire Williams stopped trying to be perfect and now emphasizes aggressive, instinctive play, activity and hounding the ball. He is playing with an edge, seeking deflections and full-court pressure rather than overthinking. Recent numbers show a rise in steals to 1.9 per game and improved efficiency, with 46.3% field-goal and 37.5% three-point shooting over his last ten games, even as scoring averages dip slightly. After missing six games due to illness, he returned off the bench to score 15 points with three threes and two steals, noting that game reps—not treadmill conditioning—restore game speed and conditioning.
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