Throughout the Boston Celtics' first 24 games, we've seen a specific version of Robert Williams. While the big man has still been getting his work done around the rim, we've rarely seen him dominate opponents with a high-flying brand of basketball. Most of us told ourselves that Williams being more judicial in when he jumps and how hard he slams down dunks or swats shots was part of a plan to protect his knees and lower back, thus limiting injury risk.
Yet, regardless of any prior reasons for staying grounded, Williams decided that he was going to channel his inner Kayne West and touch the sky against the Los Angeles Lakers.