Even though he is no longer a member of the Boston Celtics, the ties Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams forged with the team that drafted him endure, as does a mostly one-sided beef between Williams and the biggest star in the Celtics locker room, Deuce Tatum.
The Tennessee alum recently opened up about that feud in an interview with “The Hoop Chat’s” Emily Austin. “Me and Deuce don’t have beef,” explained Williams. “That’s my guy.” Noting that the beef emanated from the younger Tatum, the Charlotte native explained that “it’s one of those … love-hate” things given he’ll always be there for him.
Buy Celtics TicketsAustin and Williams got into what it’s been like watching Deuce grow up over the three years the now-Mavs swingman has been in the league; “It’s funny, he’s getting older now, he’s starting to talk.”
Does Deuce Tatum have beef with Grant Williams?! 😂🥊 pic.twitter.com/JbhXuhZ8jX
— The Hoop Chat (@thehoopchat) September 21, 2023
Check out the clip embedded above to hear what Williams had to say about his feud with Deuce and watching him grow up in the Celtics’ locker room.
Keep an eye out for more from The Hoop Chat for more from their interview with Boston’s No. 22 pick of the 2019 NBA draft.
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