Robert Williams (Merged Threads)

[colincb]

I think it's pretty alarming that Williams needs a full time babysitter. Because you can call it what you want, but that's pretty much what he's getting.

Tatum lives with his mom. It's not that unusual...

I don't think that Tatum was forced to live with him mother to keep him in order.

Think it has more to do with love than need.

[Chris22]

Ah, Celtic fans, always so supportive.

[Eddie20]

I think it's pretty alarming that Williams needs a full time babysitter. Because you can call it what you want, but that's pretty much what he's getting.

So do you think that an immature 20 year old from Texas should move to Boston and live by himself and not get any help?

I think it speaks to his level of immaturity.

[Neurotic Guy]

I think it's pretty alarming that Williams needs a full time babysitter. Because you can call it what you want, but that's pretty much what he's getting.

I actually missed the “babysitter” line in my first read/response.   Strange that you’d use the most negative interpretation possible — wait, you could have said “prison guard”.  Is it possible that you are unaware that some 20 year-olds need more external support than other 20 year olds?   An issue as old as humankind, and especially relevant in today’s world.   Some respond well and others don’t, but hopefully we’ll be smiling about this 10 years from now.

[keevsnick]

To be honest call it immaturity or whatever else you want, kid is 20 years old and Kids that age tend to be immature. If this is a step towards helping him grow up thats fine.

[Ogaju]

Good. Reminds me of when the kings drafted cousins then hired his high school coach

how did that work out?

[Ogaju]

I think it's pretty alarming that Williams needs a full time babysitter. Because you can call it what you want, but that's pretty much what he's getting.

Tatum lives with his mom. It's not that unusual...

She lives on another floor. A lot of people still live at home in their 20s unless they move on for schooling/family. A lot of different cultures keep families together forever, parent cares for you then you and your husband or son and wife take in the parents when it's time. A lot of these young NBA players could use more structure and counseling so maybe most of them wouldn't end up broke and struggling (substance abusers), after their NBA career.

This.

[saltlover]

Good. Reminds me of when the kings drafted cousins then hired his high school coach

how did that work out?

From an off-court perspective, just fine until the Kings signed Matt Barnes.

[Scintan]

Is everyone done bashing this kid now?

I sure hope not.

[Raul C]

There is absolutely wrong with realizing there is a problem or deficiency and fixing it. 

As long as he himself acknowledges it and is on-board this is a good move.

[Eja117]

Leave it to the people of New England to give him a participation trophy for showing up on his 2nd and 3rd days of work. 

[Scintan]

I find it amusing to watch some of you defending Williams by basically attacking all 20 year olds.  "Well, what do you expect?  He's only 20." is an interesting theory that gets proven wrong by millions of 20 year olds every day, but that's the hill people are dying on around here, rather than just admitting that the kid's a problem beyond standard age-related issues.  It's not as if all the other draftees are having the same problems, after all, but that's getting ignored in the fervor to defend a kid that you'd be slamming for doing this if it wasn't for the jersey he's now wearing.

Good stuff.

[SHAQATTACK]

He sems backard and vry immature ....most young men are not Jalen Brown mature or smar.  I did alot of stupid stuff from 16-20 too.   I used to be more hard on kids . But im able to take a softer mindset on things like his behavior.  He is just not mature yet,  hopefully he realizes there are consequences for being unresposible and he learns this sooner than latter.    Maube Jayen , Marcus , and Jason can influence him.

[GreenFaith1819]

Ah, Celtic fans, always so supportive.

I know, right?

I'd suggest that CelticsBlog listen to THIS classic and let it marinate within its consciousness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBT1neIA0tc

Folks comparing what he's done to Liangelo's incident, LOL....allegations that he ate someone's kids...I  even heard he hijacked a Space Shuttle.....

I suggest we ask FBI and CIA to tail him.

[Big333223]

Come on folks, we are talking about practice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=tknXRyUEJtU

Wait till he actually makes a game, folks.

Missed opportunity to Rob Williams. He should've come out in that first press conference and recited the whole thing. Would've been hilarious.

I love this thread, btw. I want a running count all season. BitterJim's idea for a "Days since Robert Williams missed a team event" counter is perfect.