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Grant Williams Says It Would Be An Honor To Get Traded For Kevin Durant But Made It Clear He Doesn’t Want To Leave Boston

Grant Williams has developed into a reliable rotational piece for the Boston Celtics during this past NBA season. On the year, Williams averaged 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game on 47.5% shooting from the field while being an impactful defensive player. 

Following an impressive season, Williams now shapes up as an intriguing trade asset for the Boston Celtics in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. While the Brooklyn Nets are initially asking for Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, Williams’ inclusion to the potential package still cannot be ruled out.

Amid the on-going Durant trade talks, Williams now shared his mindset about the possibility of getting included in a package to acquire the coveted Nets superstar. While Williams made it clear that he doesn’t want to leave Boston, the 23-year old forward said that it would still be an honor to get traded for Durant.

Per Sportscasting:

”It makes you smile a little bit,” said Williams, who made it clear he wants to remain in Boston. “I always said to Danny (Ainge) when I first got to the Celtics, if you trade me for a second-round pick or a printer, I’m never talking to you again.

“They told me a story about how Al Jefferson was in that (Kevin Garnett) trade, and when they called Al, they said, ‘hey, man, we’re trading you,’ and he said, ‘for who?’ They said, ‘Kevin Garnett.’ All you can do is tip your cap. If I get involved in the KD trade — I don’t want to leave Boston, I love Boston, it’s one of the places I want to be — but he’s a top-10 player ever.

“You can say, ‘Dang, I got traded for Kevin Durant. I was a value add in that trade.’ It’d be cool to say that, but at the same time, I don’t want to go anywhere. I’d rather stay where I’m at.”