Robert Williams (Merged Threads)

[Phantom255x]

Cleared to play!!!!

Yay, he's back!

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1233468574792110082?s=20

Once Kemba returns as well...

[Sophomore]

After seeing his improvement from last year to this year, I have hopes for him to become a useful rotation player. Last year he was just awful a lot - no idea where to be, jumping for every possible block. This year he had stretches, minutes at a time, where he was playing disciplined; he had a few stretches where he really made a big positive contribution. That seems like a tangible sign he's willing to work and able to learn. I'm doubtful he'll make it this year but it would not surprise me that much if he did - and I'd be surprised if he wasn't at least a good rotation big next year.

[blink]

Cleared to play!!!!

Yay, he's back!

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1233468574792110082?s=20

This is great news for him as a person, and us as a team.
I have no idea how long it will take him to get back into shape?  How long has he been practicing?

if timelord can at least give us 10-12 minutes in the near future maybe that can allow Kanter to heal up from whatever is bothering him. 

[Monkhouse]

Ok I lol'ed

Chris Forsberg
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@ChrisForsberg_
Time Lord returning on Leap Day is the most perfectly Time Lord thing ever.

 

[trickybilly]

This is such good news. More than 25 games to get TL ready. Even if he can offer backup minutes in the playoffs if Theis gets into foul trouble, or the opposition are running their offense through their big (and Theis is in foul trouble).

[rollie mass]

Robert has said he has worked lower body (hips ,knees ,calves .everything ) in several areas as well as upper body strength and worked hard on his core..
He also used his time working on his BBIQ asking questions analysing defences.
Being around players his own age that are hungry and applying themselves .Watching players unfold right in front of him like Tatum and Brown and Romeo and Grant work their way onto the court. Romeo being used against HARDEN and LEBRON and getting playing time in 4th quarter. All motivational.

[footey]

Robert has said he has worked lower body in several areas as well as upper and worked hard on his core strength.
He also used his time working on his BBIQ asking questions analysing defences.
Being around players his own age that are hungry and applying themselves .Watching players unfold right in front of him like Tatum and Brown and Romeo and Grant work their way onto the court. Romeo being used against HARDEN and LEBRON and getting playing time in 4th quarter. All motivational.

TP for the continuing good vibes on RW3, baby!

[rollie mass]

Thanks Footey   TP back at ya.
By the way there is real improvement in Tacko. And he is putting the ball on the floor.
A fairy tale story coming from where he did.
He got to orchestrate in a custom made tux at the symphony
Can't get a better feel good story .It would be a sad day if with the all effort and camaraderie he has brought he doesn't succeed .But in a way he already has as part of the healing of this new group of Celtics.
 Did you see the video of Kanter and Tacko with the gloves on in the ring at a boxing club for a charity?

[footey]

Thanks Footey   TP back at ya.
By the way there is real improvement in Tacko. And he is putting the ball on the floor.
A fairy tale story coming from where he did.
He got to orchestrate in a custom made tux at the symphony
Can't get a better feel good story .It would be a sad day if with the all effort and camaraderie he has brought he doesn't succeed .But in a way he already has as part of the healing of this new group of Celtics.
 Did you see the video of Kanter and Tacko with the gloves on in the ring at a boxing club for a charity?

Yeah, it would be something if Tacko could provide us some minutes next season.  Will require very special circumstances, limited minutes, and real forethought by coaching staff, but I could see him being used situationally to great effect.

Yes, saw the video.  These guys are real tight.

[rondofan1255]

Bump. Glad he’s back

[SHAQATTACK]

Time Lord  re entered our realm of hoops 

[CelticsPoetry]

Is it just me or does his upper body and arms look much bigger

[csfansince60s]

Is it just me or does his upper body and arms look much bigger

TP...agree.

Looks like he worked on his upper body a lot during his time not playing.

[footey]

In 14 minutes each last night, RW3 plus/minus was team high plus 14;

Kanter was team low minus 6. 

(Theis in 19 min was -1.)

Just sayin'.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

He's the future of the position for the Cs. I think he can be what Theis is offensively. I don't mean he would have all of the same skills offensively. What I mean is that I think he can keep the offense churning and moving through ball movement, hand-offs, pick-and-rolls, and pick-and-seals.

Defensively, the main question right now is whether the havoc he creates outweighs the defensive lapses and poor rotations. I think with a little more growth in this area, the scales would tip in his favor and his playing time goes up.