I actually watched a little of that Summer League game vs Memphis. You could help but be excited about THREE of the Celtics players coming out of the Summer League
G. Williams - For an undersized forward he has shown me a LOT. He's going to get minutes this year and I think he will shine. Defensively he's been a force on the ball. He is smart AND quick. Offensively he's shown much better range than he did in college. IIRC he's shooting over 40% from 3. But it will be his defense and smarts that will earn him minutes right off the bat.
R. Willaims - this is probably the most exciting development because of the big need for bigs on this team. Looks like he's another guy with a high basketball IQ, at least on the offensive end. He's an excellent passer as well as an offensive threat around the basket. The big question will be if he's ready to play great defense as well. He certainly has the quickness and athletic ability to be special on that end.
I like him enough to say that in 2 more years, he could wind up being the steal of the 2018 draft. If I look at a comparison, think Clint Cappella.
Edwards - Again this is another guy who might end up being the Terry Rozier replacement IF he can play effectively on the defensive side of the ball. If that winds up to be the case, he also was a draft day steal. In college he was a guy who seemed to play his best against the best competition.
To have 3 guys who stand out in the Summer League is rare, and why the C's have been so dominant thus far....and that doesn't count Taco.
You can't help but love Taco. He's a real oddity, who has little going for him except his height. Here's the thing. I can't see him being able to defend NBA bigs for a 10-20 minute stretch. BUT what about this scenerio. The C's take a idea from the Pats. You keep Taco as your #15 guy firmly attached to the bench. But you use him for just 3 or 4 plays a game when "SITUATIONAL basketball" requires him. For example to guard an inbound pass at the end of a game. He'd be a beast to get the ball in off of. A long end to end pass at the end of a game. What a target.
For a play or two he could be used in a number of strategic ways enough to justify that #15 slot. That's why he's a perfect 2 way fit, playing significant minutes up in Maine to improve his overall game, while coming back to Boston when the situation match up might be advantageous. Just a thought. At worse, he'd be a great fan builder up in Maine and help fill that arena