A rebound-eating, double-double machine with old-school heft
Willie Clayton was a 6-foot-8, 245-pound forward for Georgia State who, in the 2016-17 season, averaged 6.0 points and 7.0 rebounds while ranking among the NCAA’s active leaders with 871 career rebounds; he also stacked up 19 career double-doubles and brought a blue-collar, interior presence that doesn’t always scream on a box score but absolutely changes possessions. In the 2016-17 season, he shot a strong 64.2% from the field, which fits the profile: efficient, physical, and built to punish missed shots and keep plays alive. If you need a rugged frontcourt rebounder with veteran feel, Clayton was a very good fit.
