When a team rewards you with a contract extension before the season begins, there's some added pressure to perform. That's exactly what Ziaire Williams faced entering the 2025-26 season. The Nets inked Williams to a 2-year, $12.5 million deal last September, with a team option for the second year. It was a big move of confidence from the franchise, as they believed Williams would take another step forward in his fifth NBA season. The pressure was on for Williams to reward Brooklyn's faith. He finished this past season with 56 games played, making 13 starts. Williams averaged a career-high 10.2 points per game, to go along with 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest. The numbers were virtually identical to the ones he posted in the 2024-25 season, which isn't exactly the step forward he or the organization was hoping for. Standing at 6-foot-9 with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, the biggest skillset that Williams brings to the table is his defensive versatility. That's what he's known for.…