Former Tennessee forward Grant Williams has his first NBA Finals experience in just his third year of playing in the NBA. While Williams’ Boston Celtics didn’t take the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy, the former Tennessee standout did have some memorable moments.
Williams and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made early headlines as the two found a rivalry on the court. Williams and Green jawed back and forth throughout the entire six-game series, but still showed sportsmanship and respect with a post-series conversation and hug after game six. The quick rivalry did provide for some great moments, though, especially in game three.
Williams’ best game of the postseason came against Milwaukee in game seven as he put up 27 points on seven made three-pointers.
NBA Playoffs: VFL Grant Williams Trolls Vanderbilt During Celtics’ Press Conference
NBA Finals Averages:
- 17 minutes, 4.2 PPG, 51.2 FG%, 29.2 3FG%, 2.3 RPG, 1.0 APG
Game 1: Celtics 120, Warriors 108
- 16 minutes, 0 points, 0-2 FG, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Game 2: Warriors 107, Celtics 88
- 21 minutes, 6 points, 2-2 FG, 1-1 3FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block
Game 3: Celtics 116, Warriors 110
- 20 minutes, 10 points, 4-7 FG, 1-4 3FG, 5 rebounds, 0 assists
Draymond and Grant Williams getting chippy 🍿
(via @NBCSCeltics)pic.twitter.com/jdCf50Yzh4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 9, 2022
"The physicality the Celtics played with was tremendous. Grant Williams was the x-factor — his rebounding led to 2nd-chance opportunities & the Celtics dominated the paint. Jayson Tatum was a superstar, especially in the 4Q."
— @WalkerAntoine8 on his courtside G3 takeaways: pic.twitter.com/iOGa0657zi
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) June 9, 2022
Game 4: Warriors 107, Celtics 97
- 13 minutes, 3 points, 1-2 FG, 1-2 3FG, 1 rebound
🔊 Grant Williams #NBAFINALS pic.twitter.com/aSvizTfRha
— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) June 10, 2022
Grant Williams fechando o 1Q#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/RBubn8w0qC
— NBA do Povo 🏀🇧🇷 (@NBAdoPovo) June 11, 2022
Game 5: Warriors 104, Celtics 94
- 16 minutes, 3 points, 1-2 FG, 0-1 3FG, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Game 6: Warriors 103, Celtics 90
- 16 minutes, 3 points, 1-2 FG, 0-1 3FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block
Grant Williams vs Draymond Green is just comedy pic.twitter.com/vxRQI6KfFH
— Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) June 17, 2022
"For me, it shows how bright of a future this team has"
Grant Williams on the his mindset going forward pic.twitter.com/zQ1KE3XYk1
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) June 17, 2022
Totals: 25 points, 8-17 FG, 3-10 3FG, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks
