Robert Williams showed great potential last season for the Boston Celtics, and he was rewarded for his efforts on Friday.
UPDATE (Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 7:10 p.m. ET): The Celtics have made Williams' extension official. The team did not disclose contract terms.
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SIGN UP HERE ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports Williams has agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract extension with Boston, making him among the highest-paid centers in the NBA.
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Williams averaged 8.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks through 52 games (13 starts) last season for the C's. While injuries have been a concern early in the 23-year-old's career, the deal could prove to be great value for Boston if he can stay healthy.
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Time Lord's new contract is the second extension the Celtics have handed out this week. On Monday, they signed veteran guard Marcus Smart to a four-year deal worth $77 million.
Williams is entering his fourth NBA season.