Here's why Robert Williams will be an all-time NBA defender

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Robert Williams has already made a name for himself as one of the NBA's best defenders. But, just how good is he?
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@Zaghzackio Жыл бұрын

Shoutout Robert and Grant Williams. 2 young guys that know their role and thrive in it.

@professionalmeatbeater6983 Жыл бұрын

Grant is garbage

@liamnelson6573 Жыл бұрын

Grant Williams disappeared in the Finals tho

@jasonmontecalvo9574 Жыл бұрын

@@liamnelson6573 he’s a role player that’s what they do. Still dropped 27 in a game 7. I’ll take it

@get_yokedonpsn6709 Жыл бұрын

Not to mention with Horford and Williams available. Who you gonna put Grant on? Klay? Wiggins? No thanks.

@luismiguelrodriguez6709 Жыл бұрын

@@liamnelson6573 Warriors wasn't a good matchup for him

@chesdelrosario5844 Жыл бұрын

He showed flashes of midrange jumpshots throughout the season. He is definitely capable of expanding his offence

@arnoldpalmer4176 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Dude is a specimen

@rokster1126 Жыл бұрын

true, look at Bam Adebayo.. He was athletic big who can switch on defense first 1-2 years in the league, but couldnt really shoot. Now hes an all star and is great on offense and defense.

@KeNyBoYzZ Жыл бұрын

@@rokster1126 bam couldn't do jack during the playoffs.

@rokster1126 Жыл бұрын

@@KeNyBoYzZ true, i was disappointed in him, but you gotta admit. Hes a good player, look at him when he entered the league and what hes like now. He wasnt supposed to be anything than an average role player, with good D and lob threat

@alexescutia4805 Жыл бұрын

@@KeNyBoYzZ he’ll be back

@Venomforyall Жыл бұрын

I'm getting some Ben Wallace vibes from him and he is a big reason why Celtics are one of my favorite teams in the NBA right now.

@matthiasezanno9832 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. He's his reincarnation but with actually better offensive awareness imo

@g-tall665 Жыл бұрын

@@matthiasezanno9832 as a Lakers fan big Ben had that the kid he cool but where was all that against the warriors

@matthiasezanno9832 Жыл бұрын

@@g-tall665 knee injury

@SmoothCriminal12 Жыл бұрын

It's awfully convenient how the only good game Bam had in the ECF was when Williams was too hurt to play. As a Celtics fan, I'm excited to see Robert continue to grow. If he can just stay healthy, he'll be a multiple time all star. It says a lot how impactful he was even when hobbled.

@Goofbirdent Жыл бұрын

That’s all I hope for is he can stay healthy. An athletic big who had the meniscus taken out is scary for the long term

@davidriedy5977 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Heat fan, so I was pissed obviously that they lost, but 100% in my mind Bam would not have had that type of game with Williams playing. He didn't do anything all series otherwise, in large part because of Williams' presence. I didn't really pay attention or follow so I didn't really know much about Williams, but damn, that dude is a scary presence out there. It's crazy the shots he can get to and block and affect. It feels like every damn shot pretty much lol

@joezxc Жыл бұрын

@@davidriedy5977 bam didnt do anything? defense? screens? yeah youre not a heat fan at all

@davidriedy5977 Жыл бұрын

@@joezxc well I was mainly referring to offensively, but perhaps I should have specified that. I don't think it was a coincidence at all that his best scoring output by far came without Williams playing

@MrBubblecake 6 ай бұрын

And instead Celtics ship him to Portland in a horrible trade for a washed up 33 y/o guard who’s lost a step already and sucks at shooting 😂

@leixinmiao4787 Жыл бұрын

He reminded me of Big Ben Wallace. He is so nimble while being so strong and vertical. I hope he can stay healthy, and his next contract will be enormous.

@YodaSmokes Жыл бұрын

It was between him and brown being the most important piece through their 2-1 lead in the finals.

@arnoldpalmer4176 Жыл бұрын

Happy this is finally being talked about! When the Celtics drafted this man I was unbelievably happy and excited about his potential. This man is also an underrated playmaker too. Celtics have a gem on an amazing contract next 3 years. Makes Rudy Gobert contract horrible

@SplashMalone Жыл бұрын

As a Celts fan, I said we won the draft getting him at 27th; I said he’s the perfect defense anchor to match with Smart, while the Js develop on being great wings ✅

@Theterminato2013 Жыл бұрын

You guys have a bright future having 3 great defensive big men in Robert Williams, Grant Williams and Al Horford mentoring the two of them. Both of them are much better defenders than overrated Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green.

@ryukaganzeroful Жыл бұрын

i've been a celtics fan for a while, but i didn't start to actually appreciate williams until i played 2k22. dude goes fucking nuts all the time, and it forced me to be like "ok wait...is this just the game or is he actually like this..." he's now my favorite player on the celtics. fuckin love this guy

@jadedelacruz8662 Жыл бұрын

Im a huge fan of this guy, talked to my friend earlier this yr and last year's playoffs struggle of the celtics saying timelord is the only positive that is happening to celtics Thank God he is getting the praise he deserved

@jujuju948 Жыл бұрын

He’s the next Ben Wallace but could actually contribute on the offensive end

@BoxCarBoy12 Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen Williams play even once before he got injured these playoffs, but if he was that good during the finals with a bum knee I can only imagine what he's like fully healthy. Monster defensive player

@tr_j_012 Жыл бұрын

In the bubble series against the raptors, he showed he had the physical tools to be a great defender but seemed unaware and out of place at times. Flash forward to this year where he was a top help defender and showed he also had the brains to play at an elite level and end up in the dpoy conversation

@Negat1ve0n3 Жыл бұрын

Timelord is legit only thing to worry about is his durability. He was obviously playing hurt in the playoffs. The only guy who was contesting Wiggins's drives and was succeeding. Saw him wincing a couple of times and made me really nervous as a Celtics fan.

@stephendavid1875 Жыл бұрын

I love watching a defensive players I hope they will get enough credits in this era of basketball I love your videos keep doing great videos like this Thanks and Godbless

@chrismathgenius Жыл бұрын

They deserve more credit. Offense may get more attention, but championships aren't won without defense.

@RemoWilliams1227 Жыл бұрын

I agree completely, watching a real lock down defender like Butler, Leonard, is just beautiful. I think that's a part of the game that the very casual fan may miss all the technique and footwork and athleticism it takes to do what they do. Then you have someone like MR. Williams here who is both an interior disruptor and amazing rim protector, awesome.

@user-jw5qj8kv2y Жыл бұрын

Even though the Celtics guys like Tatum and Brown and Williams lost in the finals this year, they did well, and I hope they win the next one.

@brucelau2023 Жыл бұрын

shoutout to also Robert and Grant Williams, 2 young celtics players that know their role and thriving in them

@benjaminan1183 Жыл бұрын

Damn you just going steal someone's comment, word for word, bar for bar?

@sakamoto8354 Жыл бұрын

I miss the time when you're still commenting how good was Mike Miller

@crosscourtpass Жыл бұрын

Really surprised nobody was talking about him in the 2020-2021 season, he was really underrated that year and I'm glad he's getting the attention he deserves.

@MoltenBlox Жыл бұрын

Yep, I remember that one game last year in the playoffs where he had like 9 blocks against the nets

@MrE_ Жыл бұрын

I would take Robert Williams over gobert. He's a mobile rim protector. Although he's still inexperienced, is shorter than most centers, and is lacking offense. Good pickup by the Celtics

@latifaust3302 Жыл бұрын

I see. Plus the defensive environment in Celtic is way better than in Utah. So Robert Williams can shines as a rim protector surrounded by good to elite defenders, while Rudy gobert will be in trouble with a low back court defensive mindset.

@teddydunton1829 Жыл бұрын

he just needs to stay healthy and work on a midrange

@danielvasquez3758 Жыл бұрын

The best teams in the East, are defensive first monsters!! Milwaukee, Boston, and Miami will be there and any other team has to go through that three headed monster!!

@senorgarcia9471 Жыл бұрын

imo the biggest question mark regarding whether he could be a future hall of famer/all time great is not his skill but his knee.

@theQuasi Жыл бұрын

As a C's fan, Rob Williams definitely one of my favorite players to watch! He is tough and impactful, he will be a future DPOY for sure and I'm sure he will add a middy to his game! I'm just glad he finally getting recognized for his efforts!

@garrisona5669 Жыл бұрын

Next step for Dimelord is his opportunity to start hitting those midrange shots so the court can be more spread out and guys can operate and not play with their mismatchs / food let’s go C’s they need him to start pulling those and has a very nice form which goes unnoticed that will put less stress on his knees and allow him to continue to evolve his game 👌🏽

@michaelosakwe4129 Жыл бұрын

He’s actually a good shooter

@suiken3149 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelosakwe4129 Shot better than Jaylen at the line

@randomdude4045 Жыл бұрын

Dimelooord

@marcosmartinez8088 Жыл бұрын

Great video Andy. It's great to see a franchise could get the best of a young talent and even taking them to a next level. Giving a player that trust and the time is key. Also, you didnt mention it but having Horford as a methor i guess would help him to reach a higher level as a defender. Overall Williams could read very well the plays, let's see how far he could develope, specially as a offensive player.

@alexhayes7853 Жыл бұрын

As a Celtics fan, am satisfied with this season. They overachieved in my opinion. We still need a PG with playmaking abilities. Hopefully this dude we drafted from Alabama be really good.

@ChristianCarpesoChannel Жыл бұрын

As Draymond said on his podcast, Williams covers most of the defensive mistakes of the Celtics.

@dwadeisthegoat2020 Жыл бұрын

Robert should've been used more in the finals he was amazing defensively for them this playoffs

@vinsmoketatum8583 Жыл бұрын

He played with one healthy leg bro. Even him playing is too much to ask for but the guy is a fighter

@johntuitoga3163 Жыл бұрын

This guy caught my attention in the playoffs and i can see him winning DPOY later on in the future😀✌

@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains Жыл бұрын

playing on one knee still put bam and pj tucker in PTSD.

@chrismathgenius Жыл бұрын

I said it before and I'll say it again: how did teams allow Robert Williams III to fall to 27th overall? Even during the 2018 Draft, I felt that he should've been a lottery pick. He should win at least 1 Defensive Player of the Year award.

@suiken3149 Жыл бұрын

He was injured and like you watched in the video, scouts touted him as a low-motor guy. Even the Celtics were surprised he fell that low

@paulnguyen5157 Жыл бұрын

He’s also undersized too. That scares teams away. Just like Ben Wallace when he went undrafted.

@chrismathgenius Жыл бұрын

@@suiken3149 I guess, but the low motor seems like a weak excuse considering that many guys were drafted in the lottery despite scouts saying that they have a low motor.

@chrismathgenius Жыл бұрын

@@paulnguyen5157 Even in this era? I know they're two different players, but Bam Adebayo was drafted in the lottery despite being undersized.

@hotsauce2277 Жыл бұрын

Rob plays with so much fire. He’s easily my favorite player to watch on the C’s. Dudes out for blood every single night

@spurguvitunhuora9119 Жыл бұрын

I would have put my money on him being the DPOY this year, if he didnt spent so much time hurt. So heres a thought. Hes actually better and more useful than DeAndre Jordan was during the year when he made All NBA first team.

@deeonmxrs Жыл бұрын

Here’s why Robert Williams III will be an All Time NBA Defender: He got that dawg in em

@klintonwheeler7136 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I think the timelord well get better just hope the knees will heal right.

@laptoppizza9969 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, glad the Celtics are the topic of discussion!

@danielvasquez3758 Жыл бұрын

Man he was a beast!! And he has the DPOY to learn from and a defensive firs coach to learn from!! It was very apparent that his absence was noticeable!! Dude will be a monster for years to come!!

@thecoolestjack6259 Жыл бұрын

Marcus smart wont teach him anything

@JPDoomBlue Жыл бұрын

Andy you should also know that Robert Williams has a popliteal artery entrappement syndrome PAES a vascular disease in his legs he overcame that condition but they said if the vascular disease gets worse he would have a surgery in the future.

@vinsmoketatum8583 Жыл бұрын

Casuals don't know this kind of details especially Andy

@johanrijhkelaar3627 Жыл бұрын

If he can keep himself injury free he’ll definitely be a great asset for years to come

@Whyzee12 Жыл бұрын

This video made me so happy

@greggriffin9747 Жыл бұрын

They didn't give him the rock enough though in the finals, when others couldn't buy a basket

@zain_jvd Жыл бұрын

He just needs to be healthy - other than that he is truly a special player with room to grow

@august6281 Жыл бұрын

What? He's only 6'8"? The way he play, i thought he was 6'10" a legit PF or C

@janoycresnova9156 Жыл бұрын

Hes got a freaky long wingspan

@vinsmoketatum8583 Жыл бұрын

He don't have a neck that's why he's 6'8

@brucelau2023 Жыл бұрын

can't wait for Andy Hoops to do his NBA Free agency vide next week

@eba0202 Жыл бұрын

andy da GOAT

@janoycresnova9156 Жыл бұрын

I hope he didn't screw up his long term career playing through injury. I'd hate to see another Isaiah Thomas situation. Celtics do players dirty.

@vinsmoketatum8583 Жыл бұрын

He already secured his bag last year. And Ainge is not around anymorr

@atomsk1972 Жыл бұрын

The guy was incredible for most of the playoffs, I hope he gets and stays healthy.

@BIGpacL Жыл бұрын

last year rob was great this year he was more availble and we are seeing so much great work from him

@koketsomodise9502 Жыл бұрын

His blocks are also efficient in terms of sending them back towards his teammates. Dwight suring his Orlando days used to block the heck out of his opponents but mostly out in the stands. Williams feeds his teammates Offensive Rebounds.

@blnk_0 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a Desmond Bane video? I can see that he's gonna be a big thing in the next few years. Also his body looks like a football player. Thanks

@rellyrelishes Жыл бұрын

All i know is i hate playing against him in NBA 2k22 as my 6'10 center. Always have a rough game against him lol. He blocks or forces the miss on everything

@nounicorns1087 Жыл бұрын

They have him locked down on a pretty good deal. Could easily earn double of that

@DiamondHead2010 Жыл бұрын

Robert Williams was awesome, respect

@sunwukong798 Жыл бұрын

Time Lord!!!

@danielhorsman4255 Жыл бұрын

my favorite player on my favorite team

@Dark_Saibot Жыл бұрын

Robert Williams III could be an offensive beast as well, he is just a big strong powerful dunking beast. He and Smart make a great dynamic duo and they could make a lob city like duo but they have a great overall team so they can’t otherwise the rest of team won’t do anything

@dysfunctional4912 Жыл бұрын

There's another all-time great for the Celtics who was their defensive anchor for 13 seasons and that guy's name was Bill Russell, that's who he reminds me based on what I've seen on KZfaq about Mr. Russell!

@darkangels119 Жыл бұрын

I think Timelord will be the DPOY next year and I have a feeling it won’t be his last. I knew this guy was a stud two years ago when he started getting minutes, but nobody outside of Boston seemed to notice. Just needs to stay healthy

@Youngcarter354 Жыл бұрын

Anyone correct me but I’ve never seen someone block 3 point shot like Robert Williams does his an elite shot blocker

@rooks9430 Жыл бұрын

Maybe he will if the Celtics didn't destroy his knee this playoffs by letting him play through injury 🤷‍♂️

@janoycresnova9156 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I hope he didn't mess things up for himself. Celtics will just dump his like they did Isaiah Thomas.

@housesuns-kings8480 Жыл бұрын

if that happens, i ain't rooting for the Cs ever again.

@nbapbaupdate8338 Жыл бұрын

Robert Williams need develop his floater & Mid Range if he want enter All-Star his career

@Superbad22 Жыл бұрын

Robert Williams reminds me of how joakim Noah was for the bulls during those prime drose days

@linkonedgell894 Жыл бұрын

Ove been saying this for years. I admit, I didn't expect him to be this good, but I thought he had potential and needed to start starting.

@phenton91 Жыл бұрын

Horford was putting in work in the playoffs when Time Lord was injured.

@danielvasquez3758 Жыл бұрын

What did you guys think of this draft class?? A lot of them talking crazy!! Hopefully most don’t bust with the way they’re speaking!!

@tj5180 Жыл бұрын

it was great. Magic,. Pistons and the rockets etc were winners in the draft.

@japaragcol1445 Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@dredre2235 Жыл бұрын

Boston fans and people that play 2k knew his potential

@djmack1227 Жыл бұрын

Just me thinking out loud would you do a video on Pelicans potential to be a top 5 offense ? Zion 20 points a game Brandon 23 points a game Cj 21 points a game only if Zion comes back more focused then they will be the next triple head monster or 3 stars on one team

@teal2913 Жыл бұрын

Robert is a more threatening rim protector then Gobert in my opinion. Just as a warriors fan the way I feel when Robert is on the floor is simply more threatening than when Gobert is on the floor

@goom3103 Жыл бұрын

4-5 years from now Andy will upload a video title the fall of Robert Williams III

@17thNO Жыл бұрын

I see all time great defender potential in Robert Williams.

@noahgodzillabreath2931 Жыл бұрын

Robert Williams and Marcus smart best defensive duo of all time

@6avinn Жыл бұрын

lord of time

@SuperNASCARrocks Жыл бұрын

His defense was the catalyst for the Celtics. He knows his role is to thrive on defense and he did it a lot for the Celtics this year.

@raphaeljoseph6952 Жыл бұрын

Man i wish Game of Zones was on!

@spacejamgaming Жыл бұрын

Best Celtics player in Finals.

@linkonedgell894 Жыл бұрын

I think smart has a bigger effect on Williams great stats than you realize. Smarts switching, and telling his teammates to switch allowed Williams to stay near the rim way more than most bigs get to. Yeah, all defensive leaders do this, but no one does it like smart. If it wasn't for smart, I think Williams would have gotten exposed more, and he would have had to leve the rim open a lot more.

@glo5681 Жыл бұрын

One of best players in playoffs. Looks like a top player

@vinny_the_kidd Жыл бұрын

#ROBERTÃO 😊

@cappy2282 Жыл бұрын

Ya Williams is fun to watch

@AirRusher1992 Жыл бұрын

If he's healthy, I think Robert Williams is likely a top 5 candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. Not sure if he can expand his offense.

@nbapbaupdate8338 Жыл бұрын

Jaylen Brown next video Andy Hoops 🙏🙏🙏

@Thiccjimbobway Жыл бұрын

let's hope he stays healthy his entire career🙏🏽

@cactusobsidian5901 Жыл бұрын

TIME LORD!🕰

@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly Жыл бұрын

I thought Robert Williams was easily the best defender of the 2022 Finals despite the Celtics losing.

@Injelotor Жыл бұрын

Literally, no idea how Smart won DPOY when his own teamate was more impactful

@karlsobieck4943 Жыл бұрын

@@Injelotor best defender on the number 1 scoring defense. it makes sense but he probably didnt deserve it

@ReformedJerry Жыл бұрын

Dude was playing how AD should play

@benwesley5260 Жыл бұрын

He has this weird Ben Wallace vibe to him. They both play a little different, but definitely undersized in their position. Not saying Big Ben wasn’t strong, but they both go up against 7 footers with absolutely no hesitation. RW3 is actually my favorite player on the Celtics right now and I hope they treat him right over there.

@krismiller2412 Жыл бұрын

Robert William reminds me of Kenneth Faried

@utubebroadcaster Жыл бұрын

Time Lord is the next Theo Ratliff

@jayraider521614 Жыл бұрын

He's the next Ben Wallace but for those that don't know he has a mid range jump shot! And can make his free throws. Last year he did shoot i'm not sure why Ime doesn't let him shoot. Also he's a very very good passer Andy. Bballbreakdown has a good video on Robert Williams

@handbanana5555 Жыл бұрын

video idea: al horford on celtics vs 76ers. why couldnt he play?

@dylanf3108 Жыл бұрын

I pray to the Basketball gods his knees can stay healthy man. I really think he was the best defender in the playoffs despite being on one leg basically. He was insane.

@agreatquestion8830 Жыл бұрын

You just got TIME LORD

@dwightbethel488 Жыл бұрын

I've seen him so a mid range jumper a few Times idk why the celtic don't use it that much

@MoltenBlox Жыл бұрын

I swear as a warriors fan, watching poole or curry drive against williams gave me nonstop mental pain, like he can block anything and he has such a wide blocking range.

@marianasalter9664 Жыл бұрын

Steoy was cooking him with floater and mid rnage game but ya poole looked so dum