The Time Lord: Welcome Robert Williams!

Post #741 » by **darrendaye** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 9:23 pm

Anyone read/hear of Williams working with a trainer to prepare for the draft? These are the types of things I would be more concerned about if he didn't do any post-season work.

GuyClinch · Post #742 » by **GuyClinch** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 10:28 pm

Damn yo - we got some bad shooters on the SL. Only one guy can really fill it up in that video..

Andrew McCeltic · Post #743 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 11:02 pm

FlatearthZorro wrote:
mbsnmisc wrote:I read on another forum that Bill Duffy,(his agent), hired RWIII's assistant High School coach to live in Boston and provide some "life instruction".

That's somewhat weird. How much are they paying the guy. Somewhat of a weird position if he's only in Boston to mentor Williams. That for the is the first time I hear anything like this. He got a babysitter.

I think it happens often enough.. Tatum lives in the same building as his mom. These guys come into the league at 19, 20 and usually have some kind of friends or family to keep them grounded and on task. For James Young it was apparently Rihanna..

Curmudgeon · Post #744 » by **Curmudgeon** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 11:36 pm

Smart move by Duffy. Williams needs a wake-up call, literally and figuratively.

Post #745 » by **djFan71** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 1:49 am

GuyClinch wrote:Damn yo - we got some bad shooters on the SL. Only one guy can really fill it up in that video..

lol, I thought that too. I didn't even watch long enough to see more than 2 go in.

Scoonie · Post #746 » by **Scoonie** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 2:00 am

Williams has an ugly-ass looking shot. I'll be surprised if he attempts any shots outside of 8 feet this season. With a shot like that, he'll never be taking three-pointers in this league.

FlatearthZorro · Post #747 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 5:07 am

Andrew McCeltic wrote:
FlatearthZorro wrote:
mbsnmisc wrote:I read on another forum that Bill Duffy,(his agent), hired RWIII's assistant High School coach to live in Boston and provide some "life instruction".

That's somewhat weird. How much are they paying the guy. Somewhat of a weird position if he's only in Boston to mentor Williams. That for the is the first time I hear anything like this. He got a babysitter.

I think it happens often enough.. Tatum lives in the same building as his mom. These guys come into the league at 19, 20 and usually have some kind of friends or family to keep them grounded and on task. For James Young it was apparently Rihanna..

Did he manage to do Rihanna? Although I dunno who hasn't...

Tiny ball · Post #748 » by **Tiny ball** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 5:36 am

ThumbsUpBaby wrote:
Tiny ball wrote:
jfs1000d wrote:
Jammer, that’s called enabling.

Hell no on letting this slide.

I want him to be successful. He has to be a professional. No one is doing bed checks, what you eating, who you talking to. No one is mandating to get in the gym.

Have some damn personal pride and get your ass to the places on time.

You think he is going to read scouting reports? Kid embarrassed himself. I hope he knows it.

Sent from my iPhone using RealGM mobile app
A lot of the bad management is on the Celtics and his agent. They all embarrassed themselves so blame it on the young guy.

I hope you really don't believe this crap.

Team knows he is a hick. Should have had trainer with him.

Tiny ball · Post #749 » by **Tiny ball** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 5:37 am

ThumbsUpBaby wrote:
Tiny ball wrote:
jfs1000d wrote:
Jammer, that’s called enabling.

Hell no on letting this slide.

I want him to be successful. He has to be a professional. No one is doing bed checks, what you eating, who you talking to. No one is mandating to get in the gym.

Have some damn personal pride and get your ass to the places on time.

You think he is going to read scouting reports? Kid embarrassed himself. I hope he knows it.

Sent from my iPhone using RealGM mobile app
A lot of the bad management is on the Celtics and his agent. They all embarrassed themselves so blame it on the young guy.

I hope you really don't believe this crap.

Team knows he is a hick. Should have had trainer with him.

Tiny ball · Post #750 » by **Tiny ball** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 5:45 am

FlatearthZorro wrote:
mbsnmisc wrote:I read on another forum that Bill Duffy,(his agent), hired RWIII's assistant High School coach to live in Boston and provide some "life instruction".

That's somewhat weird. How much are they paying the guy. Somewhat of a weird position if he's only in Boston to mentor Williams. That for the is the first time I hear anything like this. He got a babysitter.

Teams should be doing more for some these young players. Lemo to games body guards etc.

SichtingLives · Post #751 » by **SichtingLives** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 5:58 am

Scoonie wrote:Williams has an ugly-ass looking shot. I'll be surprised if he attempts any shots outside of 8 feet this season. With a shot like that, he'll never be taking three-pointers in this league.

So we're talkin Ben Simmons level talent?

ConstableGeneva · Post #752 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 5:32 pm

Officially official...

Read on Twitter

Dogen · Post #753 » by **Dogen** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 6:18 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:Officially official...

Read on Twitter

Well, if you go by the reaction of some of the posters on here, signed contract = the last we'll see of 'ol Bob! :lol:

Seriously though, congrats to the guy. Nice to see he has fam with him too.

Post #754 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 6:36 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:Officially official...

Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter

Taget · Post #755 » by **Taget** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 8:33 pm

flintsky21 wrote:Hopefully Al Horford can give this kid a one-on-one pep talk. Ainge is not someone you'd want to mess around with.

Antoine Walker would be the perfect guy to give him the "Danny is not someone you mess with" talk.

yeahM8 · Post #756 » by **yeahM8** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 8:55 pm

Man his crinkled shirt in that photo of him signing. There’s crinkled and then there’s the incredible amount of work to get it THAT crinkled lol. Im glad he made the signing and I’m rooting for u yung tantilizer

sam_I_am · Post #757 » by **sam_I_am** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 10:56 pm

I was ready to give up on this guy - but obviously Cs brass likes what they see and have no desire to cut bait. They obviously don’t even want to make him sweat a little. This means he must be a player because if he sucked in practice I don’t think he has a contract.

Bostonic33 · Post #758 » by **Bostonic33** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 11:03 pm

Parliament10 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Huh. What is the point of having a range in the rookie scale if everyone is getting 120 percent?

Leprechaun18 · Post #759 » by **Leprechaun18** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 12:30 pm

It looks like Robert Williams has arrived in very good physical condition.

mbsnmisc · Post #760 » by **mbsnmisc** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:51 pm

Dogen wrote:
Celtic Esquire wrote:Williams already has two strikes for me, but if he owns up to his mistakes and doesn't let it happen again, then all is good.

On the other hand, if he screws up again, just cut him and tell him to enjoy playing in China.

Cut him? That seems a bit extreme.

I get the "tough love" stance, but honestly, I'd have a little sit down with him, get the story, reiterate the importance of accountability, work with helping him understand the structure and responsibilities, and move on.

How many strikes does Robert Williams have? ZERO. I'd want him to get this behind him and be 100% focused on getting into his best shape and learning his role on the team, all he's done so far is hurt his own position in learning the team's sets, plus damage to his already questioned reputation.

But strikes? Let's leave that for the season. Strikes would be missing an actual game, abusive relationship with girlfriend, drug or alcohol, excessive speeding, guns on a plane, fighting with teammates, that sort of thing. All Williams has done so far is show some immaturity, but nothing that even remotely would get me thinking to lose a valuable asset in order to prove a "teachable moment".

Honestly, I can't wait for him to come flying in with a vicious putback dunk in the real season. Robert "The Eraser" Williams will be erasing all of this type of discussion as the season progresses. I still see him as a steal.

The Celtics will, no doubt take this exact approach. He has the physical tools to play in the NBA. He needs to mature, (like all young people), and it is only smart for the C's to provide this young man every opportunity to succeed. The Celtics or his agent hired his assistant coach from high school to live with him. That structure should help.

Remember, RWIII is a young man with a lot of responsibility. The NBA, the media, Boston itself, could be overwhelming to someone not quite ready for that kind of spotlight.

I remember Len Bias like it was yesterday. Support, structure and an adult that he trusts are what he needs. I trust the Celtics to do this the "smart" way.