Boston Celtics: The definitive guide to next year’s center rotation

Robert Williams (23-28 mins)

Williams showed last year that he possesses the talent to be a starting center in the NBA. The only question mark regarding him is the ability to stay healthy.

He has dealt with injuries every year of his career thus far. With a plethora of capable centers on the roster, it might be in the Celtics’ best interest to take it slow with Williams.

While he certainly deserves to start, if Horford gets inserted into the starting lineup do not fret. It could simply be the team taking precautionary measures to ensure that Williams stays healthy.

That being said, Williams should still get the most minutes out of anyone at the position. He is the best shot-blocker, the most dangerous lob-threat, and has the most potential of the bunch.

He averaged eight points, 6.9 boards, and 1.8 blocks last season. He even set a franchise record for most blocks in a playoff game (nine).

The only thing that would prevent Williams from being atop the center depth chart is a trade. If the C’s wish to make a splash in the trade market, Williams could be a piece in that deal.

Barring that, expect to see the young big man thriving in green once again next year. Hopefully, he can stay on the court long enough to play big-time minutes for the C’s.