University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels In The NBA Update
December 2, 2015 | Men's Basketball
NOTE: This article originally appeared in the Dec. 1 issue of CAROLINA, the official magazine of the Rams Club & Carolina Athletics.
by Alex Zietlow
Ty Lawson
Ty Lawson is averaging 7.0 points and 4.5 assists per game on the year. The first round draft pick scored four points en route his team's most recent victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Lawson has a 1.87 assist to turnover ratio on the season, and looks to continue his efficiency as point guard for the Rockets as the conference-play portion of the regular season approaches.
Tyler Zeller
Tyler Zeller is making his mark coming off the bench for the Boston Celtics this season, averaging 4.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. The 7'0 center is shooting 78.6% from the free throw line. His team is currently off to a hot start relative to their success in the past few years, as the Celtics are 8-6 as of Friday, and are currently on a two-game winning streak.
Marvin Williams
Marvin Williams continues his success in his tenth season in the NBA. He is averaging 10.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, leading a Charlotte squad that is 9-5 on the year. In his team's most recent victory over the Washington Wizards, Williams recorded his second double-double of the season.
Reggie Bullock
Reggie Bullock continues to seek a larger role in Detroit as the season goes on. For his career, Bullock averages 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game. The sharpshooter looks to take more opportunities from deep as the Pistons (8-8) continue their search for an outside scoring threat.
