If you like flashy scorers who only play on one side of the ball, he wasn't for you. If you love grit and determination, hard-nosed defense, a guy willing to step in and take the charge, and the inspiration and soul of a team you remember him well. If you love Jae Crowder today and see some of the same similarities, you definitely remember Eric Williams.
Draft night 1995. Coming off a gutsy first round loss at the hands of the Eastern Conference Champion Orlando Magic the Celtics are sitting with the 14th pick. The Boston Garden has officially closed down and a new era of Celtics basketball is emerging.