Grant Williams attended a post-game press conference after the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the Charlotte Hornets by wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jersey. That act has ticked off Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s brother, Tad Prescott, who claimed Grant doesn’t love the fans in Dallas.
“Is he f***ing serious? You play for a Dallas franchise, and this is the sh*t you pull? Must not want the love of the fans or city.”
Is he Fucking Serious. You play for a Dallas franchise, and this is the shit you pull, must not want the love of the fans or city. https://t.co/sV85Yrm784
— Tad Prescott (@Tp1stprescott) November 6, 2023
This is an incredible overreaction from Tad Prescott. Just because he plays in Dallas doesn’t mean he’s local to Dallas or will support every Dallas sports team. While Luka Doncic has absorbed Dallas culture and is known to be a massive fan of the Cowboys and the MLB World Series-winning Texas Rangers, he’s an international star who was exposed to the sports with Dallas teams.
Grant is a Texas native and was likely pulling a harmless troll. The Mavericks roster had an Eagles superfan up until the 2022 season, as Jalen Brunson is a Philadelphia native who often exchanged jibes with Luka over the Cowboys and Eagles. Standout rookie Dereck Lively II is also openly an Eagles fan, so at least Grant will not be alone in his fandom.
If Grant showed up to a Mavs’ press conference in a Heat jersey, you could say he doesn’t love the history of the franchise, but to go as over the top as Tad Prescott did for the NFL is crazy. He wants more people to support his brother, but saying that wearing an Eagles jersey is an insult to the people of Dallas is just not right.
Grant Williams Earning Love From The Mavericks Fanbase
Grant Williams was the most notable offseason acquisition for the Mavericks, joining on a sign-and-trade from the Celtics that also included the Spurs. Grant was a rotational player at best in Boston but has proven he could be a lot more valuable through his first seven games in Dallas.
He is averaging 15.1 points on 55.6% shooting from the field, with a sensational 54.3% from three on 6.6 attempts per game. He has also taken the role of being the primary defensive stopper on the roster. While he does have some limitations with his height, he perfectly fits into the defensive glue guy role that the Mavs have lacked since Dorian Finney-Smith was traded for Kyrie Irving.
Grant’s greater offensive versatility is paying huge dividends as well, with him fitting perfectly within the Mavericks offensive and getting a chance to shine. With the kind of performances he’s been putting up, it’s no surprise that most of the Mavericks’ fanbase is already falling in love with what he has provided.
The Mavs have started the season 6-1 and Williams has played a huge role in this hot start. Luka has repeatedly praised Grant for bringing a lot of defensive communication to the team, constantly reading offenses, and helping set all his teammates up in the right spots.
He is a +28 on the season, further reinforcing the positive value he has provided. He took a risk leaving the Celtics, but it is paying off so far. If the Mavs can sustain their high level of play, Grant will become a highly sought-after frontcourt piece around the NBA that the Mavs have locked up on a team-friendly long-term contract.
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