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Boston Celtics: 3 reasons why Robert Williams will be a future All-Star

By Cesar Fuentes

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 31: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on December 31, 2021 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 31: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on December 31, 2021 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics won a tough one against the Denver Nuggets and the young center Robert Williams had a big part in that.

Just as the past few C’s wins have ended, this one was sealed by a Rob Williams block.

With 15 points, 16 rebounds, and a lofty amount of hustle plays, Williams played exceptionally well for a player who was lined up against arguably the best center in the league.

That’s not even mentioning his stellar defense which consisted of three blocks and two steals.

With this performance, it wound up being the center’s 18th double-double of the season and the 22nd of his career.

Even with the reigning MVP lined up on him, Williams still managed to score 13 points and shoot 55 percent with him on the floor.

With another impressive game both offensively and defensively, it’s becoming more and more clear that one day, Robert Williams III will be an All-Star.

Even teammate/ All-Star starter Jayson Tatum believes that one day Williams will be a member of the big game.

Ever since he got into the league, Williams has done nothing but improve on both sides of the ball and it has been most prevalent these past several games.

If his constant improvement is just a glimpse of what is yet to come, C’s fans could be in for a fun ride with Williams at the five.

Robert Williams will be an All-Star one day for these three reasons:

Reason Robert Williams will be an All-Star No. 1) His scoring improvement

In the future All-Star’s first year of NBA action, he struggled to find playing time and, as a result, only averaged 2.5 points per game on 71 percent shooting.

In every season since, however, he has only progressed in both categories.

This season, he is averaging 9.8 points on 74 percent shooting.

The game of basketball is moving away from the standard “big man” center and more towards a floor-spacing big.

Some of the best centers in the league are known to be floor generals and are able to shoot from deep if they need to (Jokic, Embiid, KAT, etc.). It would be nice if, in the future, Williams was able to add that to his game, but for right now he is doing well under the rim.

Something else that the center has improved on during his career in the NBA is his free throw percentage. During his first three years, the highest his free throw percentage ever got to was 65 percent.

This season so far, he’s sitting at 70 percent from the charity stripe and is on pace to have a career year.

If Williams continues improving at the rate he’s going now, he could be an All-Star within two years, and a household name sooner rather than later.

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