The Time Lord: Welcome Robert Williams!

[Fencer reregistered]

Wait -- he wore #44 in college?

Also, who's that #13 who threw him some nifty passes?

[ThumbsUpBaby]

I don't know much about this guy, but "**** Los Angeles" sold it for me. Bring him in, he was born to bleed green.

Edit:
Just watched some videos. Alright I'm really sold. Looks like a solid big man to me, and his athleticism and rim protection fits well with our young guys.

Hah, where did you hear that? Trying to find some post draft interviews, but can't find much

I was referring to his tweet from 2012. Someone posted it at the front page of this thread.

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My big confusion on Williams is this -- he claimed to be a great competitor who went back to college for another year. Then during that year he evidently didn't distinguish himself with effort and discipline. So what's the real story?

[ConstableGeneva]

Sounds like the things he's already good at are a great fit with the team while the areas he's weak in aren't huge needs on the Cs.

https://www.theringer.com/2018/3/22/17149150/robert-williams-texas-am-sweet-16

[ConstableGeneva]

Watch on YouTube

Looking for Robert Williams highlights, someone save me from this Robbie Williams rabbit hole.

Watch on YouTube

[Andre3822]

I have never heard of this guy, but reading this thread has got me all sorts of excited!!

Hope we've found someone similar to DeAndre

[Green89]

Does a good job of anticipating where missed shots will go and is very good at getting position inside ... Rebounds the ball high in the air, doesn’t just let the ball come to him ... High rebounding rate on both ends of the court (12 percent offensive rebound rate, 23.7 defensive rebound rate for his career) ... Rebounds with two hands and grabs boards both inside and outside of his area." - Eric Yearian, NBADraft.net.

Doesn't sound like anyone we've had on our team in a long, long time.

[sam_I_am]

I feel like I have wanted a big man like this on Celtics my whole life .... and now I am worrying that he won’t ever knock down 3s .... crazy times!

I heard the reason for his slipping was medical - teams worried about his knees. Anybody know more about this?

This pick reminds me of Gerald Green draft. Green was protected #5 but many thought he had chance to be best in draft. He ended up being an exciting pick who busted out of NBA for a couple of years but now is probably the third best guy in draft who is still playing ( Chris Paul, Lou Williams ).

[Bar Fight]

Not gonna celebrate too early because if I'm not mistaken he has some medical red flags and when prospects who were slated to go high in the previous draft fall significantly in the next, there's usually a damn good reason for it. See Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones III.

[patman52]

I'm talking about height, If I meant his height + wingspan I would have said short.

besides the difficulty is seeing over a 7'er, what is the diff if wingspan is longer than the avg 7' guy.

[patman52]

SL just got more exciting!

But I think Williams will send some time with Maine this year. We plan on resigning Baynes. So right now, IMO Williams will be behind Horford, Baynes, and Theis. But I like the defense, shot blocking, rebounding and ability to finish strong at the rim.

And I don't see it at all. I think he needs to be incorporated into the culture more than getting playing time. If it was Mitchell Robinson I would agree with you. There is some questions on his work ethic and his focus. For that reason I want him under Stevens' thumb.

[ConstableGeneva]

Is he better than future HOFer Jordan Mickey though?

Deandre Jordan picked 35th, Gobert 27th, Capela 25th. A fan can hope he's the next defensive big picked this late to pan out.

[rickrolled]

Best case: Deandre Jordan
Worst case: Robert Upshaw

[LarryBirdsFingr]

Definitely a fun little player, glad we didnt trade up for him though

[Celts17Pride]

Tristen Thompson has some competition now.

[Celts17Pride]

Definitely a fun little player, glad we didnt trade up for him though

Seriously.

No one knows how good Robert Williams will be but to get that type of talent with the 27th and still have possibly 4 first round picks next year is a complete homerun.

A+

[31to6]

Daniel R. Ainge appears to be on a roll.

Another great athlete with size and retained all our assets.

Party on!

[brackdan70]

Anyone know if he grw in height between freshman and sophomore years? (ie possible he's still growing?)

Dude has a 9’4 standing reach. Really doesn’t need to grow anymore.

[bucknersrevenge]

Not gonna celebrate too early because if I'm not mistaken he has some medical red flags and when prospects who were slated to go high in the previous draft fall significantly in the next, there's usually a damn good reason for it. See Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones III.

Have not read this anywhere at all. I was of the understanding that supposed motor issues and lack of refined offensive game were most likely why he fell. Are there any sources talking about medical issues?

[brackdan70]

Definitely a fun little player, glad we didnt trade up for him though

Yeah probably a good point. I mentioned trading up for him after the lottery with the Clippers pick and 27 but glad they didn’t have to.