2018 NBA Draft: 5 potential busts
3. Robert Williams (No. 27) — Boston Celtics
Multiple mock drafts had Williams going in the lottery, but he fell to the end of the first round instead. Questions about his work ethic were the main reason for him sliding to the Boston Celtics
Robert Williams: all of the talent, none of the motor. OK that's an exaggeration, but his effort was spotty at best. If anyone can get him playing with consistent intensity, it's Brad Stevens.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) June 22, 2018
Fortunately for Williams, he enters a great situation with the championship-contending Boston Celtics. If that doesn’t keep him motivated to play hard, however, then Danny Ainge won’t hesitate to move him.
Williams averaged 10.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game in his second year with Texas A&M. He did this despite only being 6’9″ — undersized for a center.
Even though he is small, he would be a great fit as a stretch-4 for 5. Unfortunately, he has virtually no 3-point game whatsoever, and he doesn’t score much outside of the paint.
If Williams doesn’t improve his game or fails to compete at a high level, then he will undoubtedly be a bust. His game doesn’t fit well in the modern era, and his defense can’t make up for it.