There are parallels between former- Celtic, Al Jefferson, and present Celtics center, Rob Williams. Larry Bird praised Al's footwork soon after Jefferson entered the League, and despite early injuries, the 6'10" center broke out in his third season in Boston
.Al became the main prize for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that sent Kevin Garnett to Boston. And now in his fourth season, Rob Williams, despite early injuries, is having a breakout season, and be assured there will be much interest in his services from rival GMs.
My take on all of this would be that RWill is the most-physically-gifted big men to grace the center spot for Boston since Bill Russell. He wing span and athleticism are through the roof, and his basketball IQ has progressed greatly. It would take a massive return (a la Kevin Garnett) to move him out of Beantown.
Such a "massive return" would be the Pacers Domantas Sabonis, a multi-skilled 6'11" center who is only 25 years old. Regardless of what happens in the next four days, Brad Stevens can expect some phone calls inquiring about Rob's availability. I would expect such a move, if it happens at all, to take place this summer - not on Thursday, February 11.
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