Boston rookie Robert Williams slowed down by the condition of the artery in his legs

Robert Williams' shot at the repechage was his engine – he could play hard during the first minutes of a game, but he would not keep it. He rubbed shoulders. That's the reason why a lottery talent fell to the Celtics at No. 27.

Now comes the word that Williams has a condition that causes numbness and fatigue in his legs during exercise.

Fred Katz of Mbadlive.com broke the news

Boston Celtics rookie Robert Williams suffers from a problem in his two legs, according to MbadLive.

One source described the condition as "not too serious". he was to degenerate on the line …

NBA teams, including the Celtics, were aware of Williams' state at the time of the draft – just like Texas A & M, where Williams went at the university. The rookie has been playing with the disease for years, sources told MbadLive

. He suffers from popliteal artery trapping syndrome (SEAP), a rare vascular disease where the muscles and tendons of the knees are placed to contract the popliteus. artery during exercise, limiting blood flow to the calf and feet. The result can be numbness or cramps for the athlete. The stronger and muscular legs, the more the artery can be compressed.

There is currently no plan for Williams to undergo surgery, according to the report, but this could happen down the line. For now, Boston is just planning to monitor the situation.

Williams played just seven minutes in a game in Las Vegas.