Grant Williams got kicked out of the game on Friday after crashing into Jayson Tatum, his old teammate from the Celtics.
Game Incident:
During the match, Tatum’s Celtics were ahead of Williams’ Hornets 114-105 with just two minutes to go. As Tatum grabbed a rebound and dashed forward, Williams slammed into him like a football player making a late tackle.
Grant Williams was ejected after this flagrant 2 foul on Jayson Tatum ๐ณ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)
Video Replay:
Here’s another look at the incident from a different angle:
Grant Williams was ejected for this foul on Jayson Tatum.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral)
Aftermath and Game Highlights:
Williams received a flagrant 2 foul, which meant he had to leave the court immediately. Meanwhile, Tatum led his team to victory with an impressive performanceโscoring 32 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and making three assists along with three steals. On the other hand, Williams contributed six points, seven rebounds, and three assists during his 30 minutes off the bench for the Hornets.
Fans think that sports can get really intense sometimes!
Past Connections and Feelings:
Williams spent four years playing for Boston before being traded to Dallas last offseason. This trade happened just before Boston’s championship run. At that time, he left Tatum with a funny goodbye message that now seems more serious after their recent clash. Earlier this year, Williams also shared how he felt overlooked by Boston when he returned wearing another team’s jersey in April.
Sports rivalries sure can be dramatic!
