Grant down to 220 pounds Goal is 210

[KG Living Legend]

Williams’ calling card coming out of Tennessee was his ability to play multiple positions. As a rookie, he gained weight to be able to defend NBA centers and was fairly successful in the Orlando bubble. Now, he’s shifting gears a bit. He’s officially listed at 6’6”, 236 pounds, but after hiring a personal chef in the offseason and working on his conditioning, he’s lost nearly 15 pounds and he’s not done.

“My rookie year, I had to gain weight to play the 5. Then I never lost that weight. Now, I’ve lost 12-15 pounds. I’ve got another 8-10 to lose to be able to play the 4 more,” Williams said at Media Day. “I want to be like a ‘Baby Al’.”

So far, it sounds like the plan is working.

“Grant looks good. Grant looks great,” Jaylen Brown said. “He’s moving well. His timing is on point. I’m super excited for Grant this season. I’m looking forward to see the improvements he’s made in the offseason.”


 Weight loss has really helped him.  Keep up the good work Grant.

[Jvalin]

I'm pleasantly surprised by G-Will.  Prior to the start of the season, I was expecting him to be a 3rd stringer behind Juancho. I wasn't even sure whether we'd pick up his team option tbh (cause I was assuming we'd try to sign Beal via cap space in 2022).

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Not sure I'm the president of the Grant Williams fan club, but I am a founding member.

We welcome all here. The only qualification is that you love hard-playing, intelligent guys who have a knack for making big plays in big moments.

Edit: Woo-hoo! That was comment 5000 for me! Seems like just yesterday I was posting my blog on draft prospects on this forum for the first time.

[SparzWizard]

He just might be our Jared Sullinger but actually lose weight and can grab the re.

[Wretch]

I wonder why he chose to "bulk up." Did the FO or the coaching staff suggest it or was it a "Team Grant" decision?  I always thought GW would end up playing the game like Al.  Setting good screens, facilitating from the high post and be a floor spacing 4. 

[Celtics4ever]

It is clear that he could not play at the weight last year without lethargy.   I am glad he saw the writing on the wall and worked his tail off.

[gouki88]

I wonder why he chose to "bulk up." Did the FO or the coaching staff suggest it or was it a "Team Grant" decision?  I always thought GW would end up playing the game like Al.  Setting good screens, facilitating from the high post and be a floor spacing 4.

Grant Williams at Tennessee was a post-playing 16/7 forward. Barely shot it from three, and mostly operated as a post-scorer and playmaker. His adjustment to his NBA role was going to be tricky, given not many teams have an offence that incorporates a 6'6" low post operator.

I think the FO might have contributed too. We went from having Horford and Baynes to having Theis, Kanter and Rob Williams. Kanter is strong but can't play defence, so I feel like they might have seen Grant as having the ability to be a stout small 5 who can shoot. He is much better in his newfound role