Robert Williams??

still there at 23 now, I wonder if Danny has any interest.

It would be a nice pick for the Celts.

poor mans CLint Capela IF he is willing to work hard.

Danny may have to move up though.

kdp59 wrote:poor mans CLint Capela IF he is willing to work hard.

Danny may have to move up though.

I don't think Ainge needs to move up.

perhaps not...most had him in 15-20 range in mocks.

he or Keita Bates-Diop should be there at 27 now, if Danny wants a big

Here we go.

GOT HIM

At 27, a steal. Love the pick.

Bingo!

Excellent pick. Outstanding.

Just what the team needs.

I was doubting they'd take a big, even though it's the #1 need. Didn't see this one coming and love the surprise. Big, nasty defender, rebounder, shot blocker.

Thanks Danny, for the slightly late birthday present!

God must be a Celtic fan! What a stroke of good luck. Just what we need without sacrificing our Sacto pick next year or any other valuable assets. Brad, coach this young man to greatness, please! What a great pick!!!

Just what the doctor ordered, a big and athletic defensive player.

When you're drafting this low and you're able to get the best available that also fills a need, what more can you ask or hope for?!?! While it's obvious know one can say with certainly what type of player he'll turn out to be, there should not be much (any?) criticism about the pick.

Love this pick!! Athletic high flyer shot blocker, sick wingspan

Shocking he was available. Perfect 5 for our D. Love it!

So much good news about Robert Williams:

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/robert-williams-scouting-report-texas-am-one-and-done-freshman-nba-draft-2017/1xyvddwg86mos1oc42bpzmp0h5

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/robert-williams

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/robert-williams-nba-draft-2017-texas-am-projection-mock-lottery/fmohpmwgtll31ctm3j0zn706e

https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/texasamaggies/2018/06/21/texas-ams-robert-williams-can-nice-nba-career-part-game-continues-develop

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/18/robert-williams-says-wizards-could-use-big-me/

https://247sports.com/college/texas-am/Article/2018-NBA-Draft-Was-Robert-Williams-underutilized-at-Texas-AM-118767503/

What? No one is criticizing a Danny Ainge draft pick? This is a good omen.

Robert Williams was the #16 pick in the aggregate mock draft.

Time to keep that ignore button handy. Rumors are going to be hot and heavy for the next couple of weeks. But I hope Danny stands pat with the core and trust that this group really is ready to win it all. Now I can start looking forward to summer league. Thanx for stopping by Greg.

Great pick and a steal for the Celtics at 27. For a team in need of a big that has EVERYTHING else this was an excellent selection

strong rebounder and elite defender.

Real long at 7' 6" wingspan, runs the floor well, rebounds with both hands and out of space, gets up quick and finishes with power.

Only 20 years old.

one of the very best defensive teams in the NBA just kicked it up a notch. Resign Marcus and this team has zero weaknesses.

The rebuild has now been completed and we still got 1st rounders coming out the arse.

Seems to have fallen, based in large measure, on perception of attitude.

Bad attitude? Good.

Cowens could work up a nasty attitude, Loscy had one too.

Welcome to Boston, Robert. Now go punch a Laker in the mouth.

mulcogiseng wrote:Time to keep that ignore button handy. Rumors are going to be hot and heavy for the next couple of weeks. But I hope Danny stands pat with the core and trust that this group really is ready to win it all.  Now I can start looking forward to summer league. Thanx for stopping by Greg.

Danny said after the season that he did not see a need to make any major changes, just a few tweaks. It looks like Danny was being truthful.

And why not? This team was within one game from a trip to the finals without 2 allstars.

I am sure the Leonard rumors will die a slow death but I feel more relieved now than I did earlier.

We got a young athletic defensive stud to go at all the young bigs in the league!! Our defense is gonna be a terror for years and years!!

He will have to work on his shooting mechanics. Poor free throw shooter. Baynes should work with him on everything.

I do hope we resign Marcus and Baynes. With Williams, what a D we will have.

worcester wrote:I do hope we resign Marcus and Baynes. With Williams, what a D we will have.

when we have Smart and Williams both on the floor it might be possible no one scores at all.