Boston Celtics: 5 underrated distributors Cs should pursue this offseason
By Chris Conte
Passing option for the Boston Celtics No. 2) Kenrich Williams
With OKC presumably entering another season of tanking, Sam Presti could look to move Kenrich Williams to a team that would have a use for him.
He does not fit the Thunder’s timeline and could get in the way of some young player’s development.
Boston should put themselves in the mix to acquire him. He is coming off a tremendous bounce-back season with the Thunder, playing 66 games and averaging eight points and 2.3 assists in just 21.6 minutes of action.
His passing off the bench would be a massive lift for the Celtics.
He’s no LeBron James, but he can make the extra pass and occasionally break down a defense with his vision. He was sixth on the Thunder in total passes made and averaged 4.7 potential assists per game.
He has experience coming off the bench, and he’s not too young and unproven to fit the glove of a Brad Stevens-constructed team.
Although he’s not been to the playoffs, there’s no evidence his production would fall on the big stage due to his solid shooting and finishing.
His price tag is what’s most attractive.
He’s making just $4 million over the next two seasons, and neither is guaranteed.
So, Boston could swoop in, get him for a second-round pick or two, and if he doesn’t work out, they can choose not to insure his contract.
Williams fulfills a need for the Boston Celtics, is entering his prime, has the size and length to be a factor defensively, and would cost the team essentially nothing to acquire and pay him.
It’s a no-brainer; Kenrich Williams needs to be pursued by the Cs this summer.