If you ever wondered how a guy as short as Grant Williams ever learned how to be an effective rebounder at the NBA level, look to his college days for answers.
In an appearance on former teammate Theo Pinson‘s Tidal League “Run Your Race” podcast, the former Boston Celtics forward opened up about how his former Tennessee head coach, Rick Barnes, used to offer “bounties” to his players for aggressively contesting boards against specific opponents his Volunteers faced at the NCAA level.
Barnes’ strategy aimed to gain an advantage in rebounding battles regardless of the other advantages their opponents might have had over Tennessee’s players, and it left a lasting mark on Williams’ game as a result.
To hear the Charlotte native tell the tale for himself of how Barnes’ approach to rebounding affected his career moving forward, check out the clip embedded below.
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