2025 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Boston Celtics No. 46 Pick Amari Williams
The Boston Celtics have selected Amari Williams with the No. 46 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Williams brings an imposing presence to the paint, with a 6'11" frame and a 7'5" wingspan that fits the modern mold of a physically dominant center.
The 23-year-old was a three-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year at Drexel before transferring to Kentucky, where he averaged 8.5 rebounds per game last season—just enough to rank inside the nation's top 50.
Williams has also played for Great Britain in international play at the under-16, under-18 and under-20 levels.
Right now, his interior touch, rebounding instincts and timing around the rim all point to two-way potential. But defense is where he can make a name for himself out of the gate.
Overall, Williams might not enter the league as a starter, but he has the profile of a reliable rotation big.
His ceiling will rise if he becomes more of a scoring threat along the way.
Williams ranks No. 41 on B/R NBA draft expert Jonathan Wasserman's 2025 Prospect Big Board.
Essential Facts and Stats
Previous Team: Kentucky | Position: C | Height: 6'11" | Weight: 255 lbs | Age: 23 | Wingspan: 7'5" | PPG: 10.9 | RPG: 8.5 | APG: 3.2 | BPG: 1.2 | SPG: 0.6 | FG%: 25.0 | 3PT%: 62.3
Realistic Pro Comparison: Isaiah Hartenstein
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Williams could play a similar offensive role to Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein. They both finish plays at the rim, and they can both be playmakers passing from the top of the key.
Like Hartenstein, Williams will have a chance at the next level if he can translate the physical tools and mobility into defensive impact to complement his overall offensive package.
Strengths
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- Offensive Rebounding
- Passing
- Defensive Versatility
Williams thrives on the offensive glass, using his massive wingspan and instincts to generate second-chance points.
He's also a solid passer for a big, especially out of the high post or short roll, showing good feel for cutters and kick-outs.
Defensively, Williams' timing and mobility allow him to switch in spots, something his new team is hopeful will translate against NBA offenses.
As a three-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year, he has the tools to anchor second units immediately and potentially earn starter minutes.
Weaknesses
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- Shooting
- Athleticism
- Scoring potential
Despite entering the NBA as something of a creator with offensive potential, Williams can only reach his true ceiling if he evolves his shooting game to become a scoring threat.
That, or he needs to be in a long-term system and rotation that doesn't require it and can lean into his creating skills instead.
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