Amari Williams appears in the racket of the Celtics

These days, online posts about the Maine Celtics have focused heavily on the first team. The idea is to highlight one of their representatives, Amari Williams. Under a “two-way contract” with the Boston-based NBA franchise, the rookie has had little chance to be used by Joe Mazzula so far.

In the last week, the player who was drafted in the 46th position in June stood out. On the floor of the Nets, in a match with double overtime, he took advantage of the problems with the fouls of his teammates from the inside to complete the 2+1 action in the last moments. But also to confront Nolan Traore 40 seconds from the end.

Enough to convince the Celtics coach… to start him in the next game against the Bulls (2 points and 2 rebounds in 10 minutes). Then to use him for 26 minutes last night against the Blazers with Chris Boucher and Luca Garza sidelined. Amari Williams used the most time in his career and scored 9 points (3/8 shooting), 7 rebounds and 2 blocks.

His passing quality was highlighted

« This matchup really suited him, and his strengths were highlighted by his ability to set us screens, protect the rim and grab rebounds. But it’s also his work ethic. Our system is constantly evolving, so you need to be able to read the play immediately, on both ends of the court », the son of the coach poses.

With screens sometimes bordering on legality, Amari Williams, who specifically confronted former housemate Robert Williams III, convinced Jaylen Brown. ” Amari did a great job. I found it remarkable. He entered the field and protected the circle. He was where he was supposed to be most of the time. Amari made it easy for us tonight », Defending the winger.

Let’s see if he shows enough to be able to stay in Joe Mazzula’s rotations. Meanwhile, Peyton Pritchard appreciated his qualities in ” rebound, delay screens, circle protection… We need to use Amari more for his passing quality, because he has a real vision of the game. »

At Kentucky last year, in his fifth year on the varsity, his teammate averaged 3 assists per game to go along with his 11 points and 8.5 rebounds.

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How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.