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Justin Quinn

Celtics legend Satch Sanders sees some Bill Russell in Robert Williams III

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III has been compared to another Celtics center from northern Louisiana more than once in his NBA career due to the explosive athleticism and nearly impeccable timing that allows Timelord to terrorize opposing offenses with his shot-blocking abilities.

But those who played with said center — Hall of Fame Boston big man Bill Russell — especially know just how big of a compliment such a comparison was given how driven Russell was to win, his indomitable will a key part of helping hang a record 11 banners as a player or player-coach with the Celtics.

One of his teammates, Tom “Satch” Sanders, recently made such a comparison himself while also pondering whether Williams has the gravel in his gut that might also push the Texas A&M product to a similar stratosphere.

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