DWill Team USA Scrimmage

Thank goodness for channel 104 on my DirectTV package. The sports mix channel allows me to see NBA TV without paying for the upgraded package. Last night Jazz fans had a chance to see Williams playing in basically an All-Star game as he works out for Team USA. (I refuse to call any team besides the 1992 Olympic Team the "Dream Team.") DWill looked great, all things considered. He played about 30 minutes and ended up leading all point guards in assists with 13. He did not shoot the ball very well finishing up with 6 points on 3 for 8 shooting. He did however prove that he belongs on the court with the big names in NBA basketball. All of the interviews I have seen from this camp show that Deron has been lacking a little confidence about his status among the great players on the team. He seems to be deferring his leadership abilities to other more veteran players like Jason Kidd. Rumor has it that the team will use three point guards and the third spot is coming down to Kirk Hinrich and Deron Williams. The other two point guards appear to be Jason Kidd and Chauncey Billips. Deron has a great chance to make this team if he keeps working hard. My hope is that DWill makes the team, plays fewer minutes than the veterans on the team and comes back with the added confidence making this team would provide.