Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

 The Celtics Robert Williams III is high on the NBA's Defensive-Player-of-the-Year Ladder despite only participating in 23 games. The 6'8" athletic phenomenon lands at number-3 in the rankings (per NBA.com's Steve Aschburner ): Robert Williams simply said "no" pic.twitter.com/pNtY3k6gpU — Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) February 7, 2023 3. Robert Williams III, Boston Celtics "Look, the max appearances Williams can make this season, if he stays healthy the rest of the way, is 47. That’s not enough to win a major annual award like DPOY. Heck, it’s not enough to climb as high as No. 1 on this Ladder. But the Celtics’ center merits a high rung here because he’s not just a top defender — he’s a doctor of denial. His on/off impact is ruthless: Boston’s rating with him defensively is 104.8 vs. 110.9 without him. And among players averaging 10+ defensive field goal attempts, his minus-8.0% effect on foes’ shooting is tops. Granted, Williams was a l...

  Al Horford is one of the classiest players in the NBA. I rank him with guys like John Havlicek and Grant Hill . I don't stick the label of "gentleman" on many individuals, but the "Dominican Gentleman" deserves it. The 3rd-overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft is in his 15th NBA season, and his career is winding down. He has five All-Star selections to his credit, but no Title rings . Al Horford is older than the other guys but I have a hard time leaving him out of the Celtics core conversation. He’s so important to this team. — Colin (@CM1661) April 4, 2022 Particularly with SKYLORD, Rob Williams , out of action following knee surgery, Horford has indeed become even more vital to his team's success. Adding a ring to Al's accomplishments this season would be a storybook ending to 2021-22, both for Al and the Celtics. Whatever happens on the court, the Dominican Gentleman will always be revered for his high character and commitment to do what is right ...