Boston Celtics rookie center Robert Williams reportedly has an artery condition in both of his legs, according to Fred Katz of MassLive:
Boston Celtics rookie Robert Williams has an artery condition in both of his legs, multiple sources tell MassLive.
A source described the condition as, “not too serious.” It could, however, require a procedure if it were to degenerate down the line.
However, NBA teams were already aware of Williams’ condition prior to him being drafted by the Celtics, according to Katz:
NBA teams, including the Celtics, were aware of Williams’ condition at the time of the draft — as was Texas A&M, where Williams went to college. The rookie has been playing with the condition for years, sources told MassLive. The L.A. Clippers’ doctors performed his predraft physical and disseminated results to other organizations upon request, standard procedure for a prospect. The Celtics have also done their own physicals on Williams.
Williams, who was projected as a possible lottery pick prior to the 2018 NBA Draft, where he surprisingly fell to the Boston Celtics with the 27th overall pick, has missed the team’s last two games at the Las Vegas Summer League after suffering a left knee contusion during the first quarter of the summer league opener.
Williams was known for being a standout defender and rebounder at Texas A&M, averaging 10.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in his sophomore season.
