Celtics’ Robert Williams Has Simple Reaction To Jayson Tatum Contract Rumors

Well, we know how Robert Williams feels about Jayson Tatum potentially receiving a huge payday.

In case you missed, a recent report indicated the Boston Celtics “likely” will offer Tatum a max contract after the season — whenever that might be. The news prompted a great reactions from Tatum’s peers across the NBA.

Williams, one of Tatum’s teammates on the Celtics, also chimed in, essentially supporting the notion of Boston extending its 22-year-old star.

Check out this tweet:

https://twitter.com/rob_williamsIII/status/1267104862774444033

Obviously, it makes all the sense in the world for the Celtics to offer Tatum a max contract.

The Duke product was averaging 23.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game before the NBA season screeched to a halt. He looks like the future of the franchise.

What do you think?  Leave a comment.

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Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.