PORTLAND, Maine—Celtics fans may recognize Robert Williams for his emphatic blocked shots or explosive alley-oops but there’s one thing he’s most known for: his nickname. Not “Lob Williams” either, despite Brad Stevens’ best efforts.

“Time Lord.”

The nickname wasn’t Williams’ first choice, given it was born from his lackluster time management. However, Boston’s 2018 first round pick has had time to improve on that flaw, as well as reconsider his stance on his title while with the Maine Red Claws.

“Man, I tried to stop ‘Time Lord’ but nicknames (are) going to be nicknames,” Williams said. “Man, you can’t control that. So if it [means] more fans, then I’ll embrace it.”

“Time Lord” isn’t the only thing Williams has embraced. In his few opportunities at the NBA level with the Celtics, the big man already appreciates the stadium he plays in and the city he plays for.