Robert Williams said he learned he had tested positive for COVID-19 as the Boston Celtics landed back at home after their trip to play the Miami Heat earlier this month.
The resulting quarantine — from which Williams finally returned on Tuesday — was a “difficult time” for the third-year big man.
“It’s all I know,” Williams said. “So it took a toll on me. But, like I said, I’m just happy to be back.”
Unlike Marcus Smart, who tested positive for COVID in March, Williams did experience flu-like symptoms, including cold sweats. He described a sleepless night pulling his blankets on and off as he tried to get comfortable.