Grant Williams interrupted his typical pregame routine to make a beeline — straight for the Boston Celtics’ side of the court.
The Charlotte Hornets forward certainly had a few recognizable faces to catch up with, given this was his first outing against his old team since February’s NBA trade deadline deal brought Williams here from Dallas. Most of Williams’ time was reserved for one person in particular, though: Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
It was no different after the final buzzer sounded in the Hornets’ 118-104 loss to Boston at Spectrum Center on Monday night, when the two met near half-court, sharing a lengthy embrace following a long discussion.