Grading the Boston Celtics selection of Amari Williams at No. 46 in the 2025 NBA draft

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Grading the Boston Celtics selection of University of Kentucky big man Amari Williams at No. 46 overall in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, context is key. What can Williams offer a team like the Celtics at the NBA level with his natural gifts and learned skills? A 7-foot center who can pass the ball, protect the rim, and defend well in the paint, adding some screen setting skills and shooting could be key to his future in the league.

Likely to play for Boston as a two way player at the start of his NBA journey, the English big man could be a steal for the Celtics so late in the second round of the draft. The folks behind the "CBS Sports" YouTube channel put together a clip from the "CBS Sports HQ" show's "On The Clock" segment with Adam Finkelstein and Gary Parrish weighing in on the fit and wisdom of Boston's selection of Williams at No. 46.

Take a look at the video embedded below to hear what they had to say about a grade for taking Williams, and more.


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