Overview

• New Orleans will face Melbourne United on Friday and South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena.
• Coach Willie Green has not finalized how many minutes starters such as Williamson and Jordan Poole will play in the Melbourne games.
• Williamson says a leaner physique lets him stay on the court longer and move faster, adding that he feels better than he has since college.
• He praised the NBL's quality, joking that it ranks second only to the NBA, and highlighted Melbourne United prospect Dash Daniels as a notable opponent.
• Coming off a 21-61 season, Williamson says he is embracing a leadership role as the retooled roster adds experience from Poole and Kevon Looney.