One thing we should all be able to agree on here is that the young man is probably better off with those posters that show concern than those that think this is not a big deal let it go.
The lack of attention to character and responsible behavior is what fosters irresponsible behavior. Let it go is quite possibly the worst response.
The fact, that there are people moving him with him is proof positive that those around him see that he needs help. He needs help because there is a problem.
I think the folks with concerns win this one.
Win what? There's literally nobody here saying he shouldn't get structure and help. Get off your high horse about responsible behavior. People are simply reacting to the hot take that he's on drugs or doomed to flunk out of the NBA, not debating that he needs some assistance and carries some risk.
win what? the debate of course. You guys are having a debate if you had not notice. Some have said nothing to see here he is just 20 move on. Some are saying there is a concern that could end badly. Perhaps the debate would have ended earlier if some of you actually realized you were in a debate.
I haven't counted, but I don't think too many people are saying there's nothing to see. Clearly there is a maturity issue, I think most people see that and agree that it's not ideal. The debate seems to be between those who think that it's an issue that can be addressed and the kid has a decent chance of becoming a useful NBA player, and those who think he's a lost cause because of his lack of maturity.
Personally I don't find it at all unusual that a 20 year old would show a lack of maturity. I certainly agree that there are plenty of young people that are mature and responsible, but I don't think that means he is a lost cause. People can grow and mature. The Celts are implementing some steps to help him with that process. That's a perfectly reasonable thing for them to do.
He clearly isn’t mature and no one is arguing that he is. Given his immaturity, we think getting some help is better for than not, and there really is no argument against that. If you’re salty, you’re salty that we drafted him at all. But there was no other potential future starter on the board, and he was BPA and at our position of greatest need. Plus we have a winning culture.
Cry all you want, it was a great pick. He’s definitely screwed up, but the whole point is the team is supposed to be here to help and guide him.
Lastly, most dissenters in here are displaying “immaturity” by assassinating the character of a poor 20 year old for missing a flight, or writing him off. Maybe some of you guys have “a problem” too.
Frankly I think some posters/Twitter trolls simply have personal issues that go far, far beyond Robert Williams. I mean it says more about someone than it does about RW3 when they begrudge a 20-year old kid bringing in a support system. Every person alive needs a solid support system to succeed in life. Why hate on RW3 for it?
The kid is getting a great lesson in ignoring the haters..
Frankly, I think this is such a ridiculous post. Nobody "hates" him. In fact, I'm sure all C's fans want him to greatly succeed, as it only improves the team. However, you seem to be missing a lot of key facts. The kid was suspended for what his dad described "as not listening". He then slipped in the draft because teams cited character issues, which speaks volumes. We draft him and then he has two incidents right off the bat. People aren't making this up, this happened. To brush it off is really narrow-minded and I'm curious what those that think it's not a big deal would say if he were on another team. Maturity issues and given lots of cash aren't really a recipe for success, so it's only normal for people to be concerned. In fact, if he didn't have any red flags people wouldn't think much of these two recent incidents. However, the track record is there.
The assistant coach is being brought in as a baby sister, life coach, father figure, chaperone, whatever you want to call it, but ultimately those close to Williams don't feel he's capable of handling basic things (you know, like being at certain places at certain times) like a professional athlete should. That is far different than having a support system like Tatum has. All indications are that Tatum is a responsible professional that doesn't need to be monitored and treated like a child.
Every person alive needs a support system to succeed in life? I'm curious as to how you arrived at that hypothesis. How do you define success? Because there have countless historical examples of people that succeeded without help and having to overcome real life adversity.
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