Grant Williams, former Celtics player who now plays for the Hornets, shared his excitement for his former team’s NBA championship win last season. He explained that he didn’t feel down about leaving Boston, as it was his decision to sign with the Mavericks in 2023. Williams expressed his happiness for his former teammates, especially Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford, whom he wanted the championship for the most.
He attended the Game 5 of the NBA Finals at TD Garden to support his former team and coach. Williams also enjoyed watching the Finals battle between the Celtics and the Mavericks, despite being traded in the middle of the 2023-24 season to Dallas. He mentioned that the Celtics had a better offense in 2024 than in 2022, which contributed to their championship win.
Williams praised the Celtics coaching staff for their game-planning and credited the team’s continuity for giving them an edge over Dallas in the Finals. He emphasized the importance of having a good group of players around stars like Tatum and Brown, which the Celtics had during their championship-winning season.
Overall, Williams expressed his support and admiration for his former team’s success, highlighting the hard work and dedication that went into their championship run. He remains grateful for his time in Boston and the lessons he learned from his veteran teammates. The Celtics’ victory was a long time coming for the team, and Williams was glad to witness their triumph.