Boston Celtics rookie Grant Williams arrived at TD Garden on Tuesday night with Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones’ No. 35 WNBA All-Star jersey in hand to help kick off Women’s History Month.
Women’s History Month is recognized during the month of March in the United States to honor the contributions women have made throughout history and in society. Teams around the NBA have joined in on the action by recognizing those women that have inspired individuals in local communities across the U.S. and around the world.
As the Celtics play their first game in March, Williams honored Jones as he walked toward the locker room. Jones averaged 17.9 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks last season for the Sun. She became the first player in WNBA history to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a single game when she tallied 32 points and 18 rebounds.
.@celtics rookie @Grant2Will arrives reppin’ @jus242’s #WNBAAllStar jersey! 🔥 #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/YajC335Sik
— WNBA (@WNBA) March 3, 2020
Williams has been a long-time advocate for the WNBA and women around the sport.
Once the WNBA agreed to a new CBA in January, Williams called it a “historic” moment for the sport. Among the changes, players will begin earning high salaries and will also receive their full salary while on maternity leave.
“Honestly, it’s something that, for me, I’ve always been a huge advocate for empowering women and all that they do,” Williams told Rookie Wire in January. “The fact that they have a CBA now that allows them to not only get paid on maternity leave but also get a salary to support themselves and their families and future generations.”
Several players from around the NBA have expressed excitement for the future of the WNBA as the league appears to have a bright future ahead for its players, coaches and fans.
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