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Former Celtics First Round Draws High Praise From Insider Before Free Agency originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Celtics' season is over, and they will now focus on adding to their team in the offseason. One of their former first-round picks could be one of the best players in free agency.
The Celtics drafted Robert Williams III in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. He spent five seasons with the Celtics before signing with the Trail Blazers. Last season, he mainly came off the bench, but ESPN's Bobby Marks thinks he's one of the better players available this offseason.
“He’s probably one of the top unrestricted free agent centers out there,” Marks said on ESPN LA on Wednesday. “I think he gives you that shot blocker, that rim protector. ... Now, the question is, the cost? What’s the cost? Is it $12, $13 million? I think that’s kind of where his range is, but there’ll also be other teams that also see that. There are teams out there, certainly Atlanta, Boston and the Clippers are teams that have money to spend. But that would be the one guy if I could circle in free agency on your wishlist, that would be the guy.”
Williams averaged 6.7 points and 17.1 minutes per game last season. He performed well in the playoffs and could be a difference-maker with a bigger role next season.
After the season ended, Brad Stevens noted his desire to add players who can make an impact at the rim. A reunion with Williams in Boston could actually make sense.
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