Robert Williams (Merged Threads)

[JHTruth]

FWIW, one of his A&M teammates said that RW was never late for practice, and that he missed his flight to team's first practice because he forgot his wallet on the way to the airport.

Been there, done that.

I just can't wait until the offseason is over so we can forget all about this ridiculous nonsense and RW3 is our C of the future.

He has nothing but glowing reviews from his former coaches and teammates

[Fafnir]

FWIW, one of his A&M teammates said that RW was never late for practice, and that he missed his flight to team's first practice because he forgot his wallet on the way to the airport.

Been there, done that.

I just can't wait until the offseason is over so we can forget all about this ridiculous nonsense and RW3 is our C of the future.

Agreed.

He'll join the hallowed ranks of The Original Triple J, Better than Carmelo "Melo", Sully, Mickey and Ante.

All Celtics Centers of the FUTURE!! 

[Fafnir]

Surgical intervention is the last resort, not the first solution. Especially if its something that he's successfully managed it for much of his life.

[KGBirdBias]

Might as well go ahead and shut him down, have the surgery and shelf him possibly for the year.

We do get Theis back and we may be able to sign a cheap big man to backup Baynes in a crunch.

There's no need for surgery at this time. Relax..

Um, he can't even play in summer league games. Why not get it done if they've diagnosed it?

[KGBirdBias]

Surgical intervention is the last resort, not the first solution. Especially if its something that he's successfully managed it for much of his life.

We don't know if he's managed it for his life. We often see many colleges not do thorough exams and then get to the pros and find issues that were never diagnosed properly. It sounds like they're just finding out about the extent of it because just a few days ago reports are no one knew what the real issue was. It doesn't sound like something that will just go away.

You don't want a young 1st round pick having something linger like this throughout his career. He should elect to have it done if the Celtics don't want too.

[Surferdad]

Might as well go ahead and shut him down, have the surgery and shelf him possibly for the year.

We do get Theis back and we may be able to sign a cheap big man to backup Baynes in a crunch.

There's no need for surgery at this time. Relax..

Um, he can't even play in summer league games. Why not get it done if they've diagnosed it?

Any orthopedic doctors or surgeons here?  If not, then I am puzzled as to why anybody thinks they can recommend surgery now.  He may never need surgery and still have a long career.

[Fafnir]

Surgical intervention is the last resort, not the first solution. Especially if its something that he's successfully managed it for much of his life.

We don't know if he's managed it for his life. We often see many colleges not do thorough exams and then get to the pros and find issues that were never diagnosed properly. It sounds like they're just finding out about the extent of it because just a few days ago reports are no one knew what the real issue was. It doesn't sound like something that will just go away.

You don't want a young 1st round pick having something linger like this throughout his career. He should elect to have it done if the Celtics don't want too.

The linked and quoted article said that Texas A&M was aware of the condition. Also surgery isn't like going to the dealership to get your car fixed.

[Fafnir]

Any orthopedic doctors or surgeons here?  If not, then I am puzzled as to why anybody thinks they can recommend surgery now.  He may never need surgery and still have a long career.

Not only that surgery may not "fix" the issue, I googled it for and the cleveland's clinic brief description of the surgery. It talks of creating a bypass if the artery is completely blocked, but that doesn't mean such a bypass "fixes" the numbness etc. Just that its sometimes necessary.

Also ALL surgery even "minor" surgery has a ton of risks to it, not to mention a rehab time....

I'm now reminded that some posters were mad that Bradley didn't have shoulder surgery on both his shoulders at the same time.......

[KGBirdBias]

I'm not a Dr. but what I'm saying is he needs to do his due dilligence and not listen to Celtics fans who selfishly want him on the floor. If surgery is something that will cure it, get it done. If he will always have to manage the problem and surgery will not cure it, then the Celtics have to take all that into consideration with his playing time.

This franchise just went through the IT situation and 3 injuries during the year. It should be his decision because it's his risk.

[celticinorlando]

I am going to go ahead and just write this kid off now. He looks like a total injury bust.

[JHTruth]

Might as well go ahead and shut him down, have the surgery and shelf him possibly for the year.

We do get Theis back and we may be able to sign a cheap big man to backup Baynes in a crunch.

There's no need for surgery at this time. Relax..

Um, he can't even play in summer league games. Why not get it done if they've diagnosed it?

He has tendinitis bro. You peeps are looney sometimes..

[JHTruth]

I am going to go ahead and just write this kid off now. He looks like a total injury bust.

LOL because of tendinitis. You know half the league has that right?

[KGBirdBias]

How some people want to debate whether or not a young 20 yr old 6-10 jumping jack may not have his wheels right to start his career and not seriously think about having surgery is unbelievable. His legs are his money.

[smokeablount]

I am going to go ahead and just write this kid off now. He looks like a total injury bust.

So you writing off Kyrie and Hayward too?

[Fafnir]

I am not a doctor butttttt is always a heck of a take.