Grant Williams has been making waves recently, particularly with his comments aimed at the Los Angeles Lakers. Known for his candid nature, Williams recently shared insights from his time playing alongside both Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic. His unique perspective comes from having shared the court with Tatum in Boston for four seasons and with Doncic in Dallas for part of a season.
On the “Club 520” podcast, Williams was asked to weigh in on the ongoing debate between these two All-NBA stars. He didn’t hold back, stating, “JT impacts winning more.
The way he impacts winning is unprecedented. He impacts the game at every facet.
He can defend, he’s a playmaker, he can score. He’s a 6’10 wing that can do it all.”
In Boston, Tatum evolved beyond just being a primary scorer. He became a defensive force, capable of guarding multiple positions, and embraced playmaking, achieving a career-high average of six assists last season.
Williams also offered high praise for Doncic, describing his talent as “absurd.” He highlighted Doncic’s ability to control the game’s pace and manipulate defenses, saying, “The talent that I saw playing with Luka is absurd.
6’7 European bucket that also controls the game. He paces it.
He knows how to put people in position.” Williams noted that playing with Doncic opened up more shooting opportunities than he’d ever experienced.
Switching gears, Williams’ comments about LeBron James’ living situation during the 2020 NBA Bubble sparked a reaction. On the same podcast, Williams claimed that James had separate accommodations during the league’s restart at Walt Disney World.
This claim quickly made the rounds online, prompting former Lakers forward Markieff Morris to respond. Morris, who was part of the Lakers’ championship squad that season, took to social media to refute the claim.
“Lol cap he was two doors down from me! Dog was locked down just like the rest of us,” Morris wrote, adding that they often gamed together in James’ room.
Morris’ response painted a picture of camaraderie and shared experiences among the Lakers, countering the notion that James was isolated from the team. The NBA’s bubble in Orlando was designed to safely resume the 2019-20 season after the COVID-19 shutdown, with teams having designated hotels and facilities. The environment was described by many as isolating yet tightly controlled, a unique chapter in NBA history.