Corey 'Homicide' Williams believes there is one player who is about to take the NBL by storm in season 2021.
Speaking on SEN Afternoons, Williams decided to focus on an exciting local signings when asked which import he thought would have the biggest impact on the upcoming season.
“I’m not even going to talk about imports. Imports are going to do what they do. Let’s talk locals,” Williams said.
“One name off the top of my head right now. (Melbourne United’s) Jock Landale.
“That guy right there is going to tear the NBL up. Appreciate him while we have him, because he won’t be here long. Jock Landale, that’s the name.
“Imports will do what they do, but that’s why this league is awesome. Because now you have locals killing it and then they're off to the NBA.
"Will Magnay (former Brisbane Bullets Centre) last year is a perfect example. He was a developmental player year one, year two he becomes an exceptional player and now he’s in the NBA with (New Orleans') Zion Williamson.”
Landale, who spoke on SEN Breakfast earlier in the day, made some bold claims of his own about Melbourne United this season.
“I’ve made some big claims in terms of what this roster can do, and I truly believe that there isn’t a game we should lose,” Landale said.
“As long as we can stay healthy and continue to bond as a team and stay tight, I feel as though this is our season to lose.”
Melbourne United will kick off its 2021 on Friday when the team travels to Adelaide to take the Adelaide 36ers.