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Boston Celtics: 3 X-factors that will determine C’s success in 2020-21

By Mark Nilon

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 1: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at TD Garden on February 1, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 1: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at TD Garden on February 1, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics X-factor No. 3) Grant Williams

Last, but certainly not least, we have the sophomore power forward, Grant Williams.

After proving himself to be the most productive rookie from the 2019 draft class for the Boston Celtics, Williams now comes into this upcoming campaign with lofty expectations.

According to NBC Sports’ Chris Forsberg, the big man is seen as having the best shot to be the most impactful youngster this upcoming season, citing his production when given minutes last season as well as during the bubble as reasons to believe that a potential breakout could be on the horizon:

"Some of Boston’s best minutes inside the bubble came with Williams on the floor and there were a lot of positives for him to build off — not the least of which was shooting 58.8 percent beyond the 3-point arc (10 of 17 overall). Might Williams elevate to a starting role, playing more power forward in traditional two-big lineups? Williams has the versatility to switch onto perimeter players and having a more traditional center alongside would limit the amount of times he’s giving up size against big 5s. Still, his offensive game must develop or teams will simply challenge him to hit shots and put more attention on Tatum and Brown. An encouraging stat: The Celtics were 21-5 in the 26 regular-season games in which Williams played at least 17 minutes."

Should he take that leap in year two, and be a true force at the four for the Boston Celtics, it could only stand to benefit the team in the long run.

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