Boston Celtics: 2 players who benefit most from the Daniel Theis trade

Boston Celtics player No. 1) Grant Williams

In year two, Grant Williams has really managed to kick things up a notch.

No, his per-game numbers won’t blow anyone away, but his progressions from his rookie season to now are quite evident on a nightly basis and Brad Stevens has already rewarded him with an uptick in playing time.

In turn, the 22-year-old is posting averages of five points, three boards, and half a steal per game on a highly efficient 45 percent shooting from the floor and 42 percent shooting from deep.

Now, with Theis gone, the second-year pro will assumably be in line for even more playing time, as his absence clears up about 24.5 minutes a game within the rotation and, frankly, we feel this can only prove to be a positive for both Williams and the Boston Celtics, specifically on offense.

Of course, the benefit for the power forward is evident, for he’s a young player still looking to hone his skills — what better way to do that than with ample playing time on the hardwood?

For the Cs, however, they get the opportunity to play their best 3-point shooter (percentage-wise) more who, of all the five-man lineups consisting of players still on the team, is found within the two best offensive units (per Basketball Reference).

Being that this team currently ranks 18th in points scored and 20th in 3-point attempts, any offensive upgrades this team can make will be for the better.

Perhaps more Grant Williams could help in this department.