Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

Let me preface my comparison of Rob Williams to the legendary Bill Russell with the statement that this article is only focused on shot blocking - and nothing else. The Celtics second-year center, Rob Williams III, has already established himself as an elite shot blocker. At 6'8", with a 7'6" wingspan and seemingly unlimited athleticism, his primary value on the court may be as a rim protector. The legendary Bill Russell came into the League in December of 1956, approaching the age of 23. Russ could never hit a shot from any distance, and his foul shooting would never win him any honors - but he could do everything else. He was an extraordinary rebounder, but it was his ability to blocks shots that stood out. Blocks were never recorded as a statistic during Bill's tenure in Boston, but it is estimated that he averaged roughly eight blocks per game for his career. It should be remembered, however, that Russ was a sizable center at the time, and with that length,...