Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from last-second win over Miami Heat

Boston Celtics takeaway No. 2) Robert Williams III deserves to start

There is no denying how well Daniel Theis played in his starting role at the five last season for the Boston Celtics. In fact, because of this, we felt as though it was an obligation to list him as perhaps the biggest bargain on the team’s roster heading into 2020-21.

However, to start the season, it’s evident that he has struggled mightily and, should these woes continue, Brad Stevens could be obligated to look for a shakeup in the starting lineup.

With this in mind, we here at HH believe that, should this happen, Robert Williams III should finally get the chance to be entrusted as the team’s starting pivot.

Through eight games played, the third-year baller is finding himself averaging a highly efficient 6.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and one steal per game on a whopping 77 percent shooting from the floor.

Clearly the most effective big in last night’s outing, in only 14 minutes Williams posted eight points, four rebounds, and a block on 100 percent shooting from the floor.

The “two-headed giant” of Theis and Thompson has clearly been struggling together, as they present a severe log jam in the frontcourt.

With Williams as the lone big on the floor, the team’s spacing improves, as they can properly run a four-out, one-in scheme and they seem more fluent when running the fast break with his athletic ability to keep up on the run as well as finish strong on lob passes — as made evident on multiple occasions tonight.

If tonight wasn’t a sign that the 23-year-old deserves consideration for a starting gig, frankly, we’re not sure what will be.