Roy Williams on Ty Lawson, Tyler Hansbrough Playing in China

Posted Feb 21, 2018
"I'd have Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough on my team 'til the day I die because I trust them and believe in them and their abilities," Roy Williams told reporters last week. Williams was aware of Lawson's potential return to the NBA this season, although he hasn't spoken with the 'little rascal' since the summer. Williams has spoken with Hansbrough many times. (Inside Carolina)

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