Boston.com · Jun 22, 2018
Newest Celtic Robert Williams sounds ready to dive into the NBA
Robert Williams of the Texas A&M Aggies dives for the ball during the first round of the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament.Robert Williams, who was selected by the Celtics with the 27th overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, took part in a brief conference call with reporters Friday afternoon. There were considerable technical difficulties with the call, but here are a few of the decipherable highlights from the former Texas A&M forward’s opening chat.
\u25a0 Williams averaged 2.6 blocks per game last season and was a two-time Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. He said he is eager to join a Celtics team that had the NBA’s top-ranked defense last season.