Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) is not over that they lost their shot at an 18th championship. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics' Grant Williams on NBA Finals loss to Warriors: 'I still would say confidently to this day they weren't the better team'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 7/20/22

It's been over one month since the Boston Celtics fell to the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals and saw their shot at an 18th championship disappear. The Celtics held a 2-1 series edge midway through the set, but dropped three games in a row to help the Dubs capture their seventh title.

It sounds like Boston power forward Grant Williams still is not over the defeat.

Grant Williams on Finals loss to Warriors:

"When I've reflected and looked back to those games, I still would say confidently -- confidently -- to this day they weren't the better team. I would say they were the more disciplined team. I would say that without a doubt."
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) July 20, 2022

The Celtics' 22nd overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williams averaged career highs in points (7.8), rebounds (3.6) and minutes per game (24.4) across a career-high 77 regular season contests (21 starts) during the 2021-2022 campaign. Williams played in all 24 of the team's playoff games, making five starts, and upped his averages to 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 27.3 minutes per contest.

The 23-year-old Tennessee product is expected to continue to be a key bench piece on Boston's depth chart next season.

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