He has been described as not fitting a specific basketball position.[124] His physical attributes have drawn comparisons to former NBA stars Charles Barkley, Anthony Mason, and Larry Johnson.[125][126] In addition, according to different analysts, he resembles NBA players LeBron James and Julius Randle.[124] Lee Sartor, Williamson's high school coach, reported that basketball coach Roy Williams told Williamson "that he was probably one of the best high school players he's seen since Michael Jordan".[127] Williamson, who is left-handed, is almost ambidextrous, being adept using either hand.[124]