Grant Williams, a former player for the Boston Celtics, expressed his joy at seeing his former team win the NBA title in June. Williams, who was in attendance at TD Garden, witnessed the Celtics’ victory and even joined in on the celebration in the locker room. He spoke highly of his former teammates Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford, particularly expressing his happiness for Horford, who had been a mentor to him during his time with the Celtics.
Horford, a respected leader in the NBA, finally secured a championship ring after 17 seasons in the league. Williams, who spent four seasons with the Celtics before joining the Dallas Mavericks, had a turbulent season with the Mavericks before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the stark contrast in performance between the Celtics and Hornets, Williams harbored no resentment towards his former team for winning without him.
Reflecting on the Celtics’ victory, Williams expressed his excitement for his former teammates and emphasized that he was fortunate to witness their success. He noted that there were no hard feelings about leaving Boston and that he was genuinely happy for the team’s accomplishment. Williams’ positive attitude and support for his former teammates showcase his sportsmanship and camaraderie within the NBA community.