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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #195 on: June 22, 2018, 11:35:36 AM »

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Convince me he is not the new Jared Sullinger

He isn't overweight.
He also doesn't have a red flagged back injury. (that's MPJ this draft)

Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #196 on: June 22, 2018, 11:35:43 AM »

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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #197 on: June 22, 2018, 11:36:04 AM »

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Anyhow, God I hope this pans out. If he's nearly as good as the Robert Parish, can we call him the Little Chief?
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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #198 on: June 22, 2018, 11:38:43 AM »

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Anyhow, God I hope this pans out. If he's nearly as good as the Robert Parish, can we call him the Little Chief?
I prefer his Mom's knickname for him.

Boo Butt.

Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #199 on: June 22, 2018, 11:38:47 AM »

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I have waited for years for us to draft an athletic big.

I love the fact that his blocks stay in bounds and can start a fast break.

Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #200 on: June 22, 2018, 11:40:34 AM »

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Enough of the realism in this thread. Bovada has Williams 50/1 to win Rookie of the Year. Don't miss an opportunity to throw your money down on the second coming of Bill Russell!
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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #201 on: June 22, 2018, 11:43:13 AM »

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I have waited for years for us to draft an athletic big.

I love the fact that his blocks stay in bounds and can start a fast break.

Wasn't Jérôme Moïso an athletic big.   ;D
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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #202 on: June 22, 2018, 11:44:29 AM »

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Melo, Faveratti, Sully, KO, Mickey... Have any bigs panned out since Perkins (also taken at 27 in the 1st round)?
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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #203 on: June 22, 2018, 11:47:52 AM »

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Call is rescheduled And will happen in 15 minutes:  https://twitter.com/espnforsberg/status/1010187084261257218?s=21

Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #204 on: June 22, 2018, 11:49:27 AM »

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I love the enthusiasm around here but Williams has a better chance to become the next fab melo (RIP) than he does any number of the pie in the sky comps.  At #27 you expect to get a significantly flawed prospect and that's what he is.  No offense to speak of and a questionable motor.  Potential bust-o-meter is through the roof.

that is my concern. we have two bigs now who can rebound and block shots in DT and AB, DT has a huge motor. we need this new big to SCORE especially down low. can he do that??
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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #205 on: June 22, 2018, 11:55:57 AM »

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BGL congrats on 9800 posts. I too love Theis. Will the minutes pan out if we lose Morris and Monroe? Theis can play a little PF, can't he?
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Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #206 on: June 22, 2018, 12:05:18 PM »

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Convince me he is not the new Jared Sullinger

Sully had massive weight and back issues before he even entered the league. Those don't apply to Boo Butt at all..

Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #207 on: June 22, 2018, 12:22:06 PM »

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https://twitter.com/darren_hartwell/status/1010193806061383680?s=21

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Horrible audio quality on Robert Williams' conference call, but did hear this: He doesn't like being called Bob.

"You can call me Rob or Robert."

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That was about the only sentence that I could hear clearly on the entire call.

Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #208 on: June 22, 2018, 12:24:13 PM »

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Biggest takeaways from Robert Williams’ rescheduled conference call:

* Celtics should buy him a new phone (bonus if it has an alarm)

* He does not want to be called Bob

* He was very tired after a busy draft day

Re: Ainge got his big at pick 27. Welcome Robert Williams
« Reply #209 on: June 22, 2018, 12:24:27 PM »

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Convince me he is not the new Jared Sullinger

Sully had massive weight and back issues before he even entered the league. Those don't apply to Boo Butt at all..

It's as simple as an elite NBA athlete vs a sub par athlete that couldn't stay in shape....