Grant Williams

Williams is a versatile forward whose combination of defensive tenacity, three-point shooting, and leadership has made him a valuable rotation player across multiple franchises. Born on November 30, 1998, in Houston, Texas, he attended Tennessee, where he was named SEC Player of the Year and a consensus first-team All-American. Selected 22nd overall by Boston in 2019, he reached the Finals in 2022 before being traded to Dallas and then Charlotte.

At Tennessee, Williams averaged 18.8 points and 7.5 rebounds as a junior and was named SEC Player of the Year. He declared for the 2019 draft and was selected by Boston. In Boston, he developed into a reliable three-and-D forward, shooting over 40 percent from three in multiple seasons. He reached the NBA Finals with Boston in 2022 but was traded to Dallas in 2023. In Dallas, his role was reduced, and he was traded to Charlotte in 2024.

Williams is a three-and-D forward whose strengths are his three-point shooting, defensive versatility, and leadership. He can guard multiple positions and knock down open threes. His weaknesses are his size, inconsistent finishing at the rim, and tendency to struggle against bigger forwards. His ideal role is as a rotation forward who provides floor spacing and defense.

Williams' résumé includes Tennessee, SEC Player of the Year, consensus first-team All-American, the 22nd pick by Boston in 2019, NBA Finals appearance in 2022, a trade to Dallas, a trade to Charlotte, and an ongoing role as a three-and-D forward. His journey from Tennessee through Boston and Dallas into Charlotte reflects a player whose defense and shooting have kept him relevant despite role changes.