Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/10/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Shreveport, Louisiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Robert Williams III
30/06/2026
The Portland Trail Blazers announced a multi-year contract extension with center Robert Williams III, reported as three years and $44 million, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season. The Blazers did not disclose the terms officially, but the extension gave the frontcourt continuity heading into the 2026-27 season. Williams had appeared in 59 games in 2025-26, his highest total since 2021-22.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robert Lee Williams III |
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| Position | Center |
| Summary | American professional basketball center who was drafted 27th overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics and later played for the Portland Trail Blazers. He re-signed with Portland in June 2026 on a three-year, $44 million extension. |
| Nickname | Time Lord |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
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| Weight | 237 lb (107-108 kg) |
| Shooting Hand | Right |
| Jersey Number | 44 (Boston Celtics); 35 (Portland Trail Blazers) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | North Caddo High School, Vivian, Louisiana |
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| College | Texas A&M University |
Family
| Father | Robert Williams II |
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| Mother | Tundra Williams |
| Sibling | Brittanni Williams (sister) |
Career
| Draft | 2018 NBA Draft, 27th overall pick by the Boston Celtics |
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| Boston Celtics | 2018-2023; professional debut October 23, 2018; breakout season in 2021-22 with the NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection and an NBA Finals run as the starting center |
| Contract | Four-year contract extension signed in 2021, running through the 2025-26 season; three-year, $44 million extension signed June 2026, running through the 2028-29 season |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Traded to Portland in October 2023; re-signed in June 2026; played 59 games in the 2025-26 season and all five postseason games in the first-round loss to the San Antonio Spurs |
| College Career | Two seasons with Texas A&M, averaging 11.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His nickname Time Lord came from Boston Celtics fans, referencing his reputation for missing flights and video meetings. | |
| 2. He was the No. 1 ranked player from Louisiana in the high school class of 2016. | |
| 3. He was known as a premier rim protector and defensive presence during his Celtics years. | |
| 4. He has been one of the NBA's most potent rim protectors and was described by Portland's general manager as one of the league's most impactful defenders. |
