” The collective agreement can make things difficult for teams, but it doesn’t stop them from making the moves they really want to make. » If we follow the words of Grant Williamsthe salary factor is perhaps not the only one that weighed in the balance as to his “sign-and-trade”, synonymous with leaving for Dallas.
” Both parties did what was best for each other “, Continues the former strong winger of the Celtics, interviewed by Heavy.com. The Boston page is now turned for him, as well as for Marcus Smart, sent him to Memphis. ” Marcus and I are in good shape. We’re both in blue smiles the 24-year-old in reference to the jersey color of their new Western teams.
” I could have stayed and we could have been successful, but given the situation we would have found ourselves in, it would have been smarter financially for the team and more interesting for me to look elsewhere. I wouldn’t have been sorry to stay, but at the same time, we’re both in a good place now Williams continues, including his former playmaker.
In a few days, the Massachusetts franchise has given up on two of its main defensive leaders.
The neo-Maverick does not worry too much about the future of the Celtics, who mainly recovered Kristaps Porzingis in return.
” I think they will succeed. Marcus and I brought energy and character, but at the same time I believe the whole team has the ability to defend. They still have Al (Horford). They still have guys like Kristaps who can move around and block shots. Rob (Williams) is one of the best defensemen, if not THE best blocker in the league Judge Grant Williams, speaking of his former teammate.
” Then JT and JB (Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown) will lead the charge. You know, it’s important that they live up to what they’ve always been. Even without us, I think they’ll be fine “, maintains, optimistic, the new teammate of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving
| Grant Williams | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2019-20 | BOS | 69 | 15 | 41.2 | 25.0 | 72.2 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 3.4 |
| 2020-21 | BOS | 63 | 18 | 43.7 | 37.2 | 58.8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 4.7 |
| 2021-22 | BOS | 77 | 24 | 47.5 | 41.1 | 90.5 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 7.8 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 79 | 26 | 45.4 | 39.5 | 77.0 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 8.1 |
| Total | 288 | 21 | 45.1 | 37.9 | 77.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 6.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
