The outcomes are in. Boston Celtics followers need to stick to acquainted faces within the beginning lineup.
Let’s begin with the guard place. Clearly Derrick White ought to begin at one of many guard spots (with Jaylen Brown enjoying the wing). That leaves one other guard place (or ball handlers, or swings, or no matter positionless designation you need to go together with).
Newcomer Anfernee Simons began 70 video games for the Portland Trailblazers final yr and Payton Pritchard received sixth man of the yr (beginning simply 3 video games). However that didn’t cease folks from voting for Pritchard to start out.
I don’t assume this needs to be any massive shock, regardless in case you agree with it or not. Boston followers are snug and aware of Pritchard and see this as his alternative to take a step ahead into an even bigger position. In the meantime, Simons appears to have the skillset of a sixth man, bench scorer. He’s most likely paid somewhat greater than you may allocate for that position, however he’s additionally on an expiring contract. Which ends up in one more reason the Celtics may favor beginning Pritchard. If they’re severe about buying and selling Simons, it’d make extra sense to stay with Payton from the beginning (fairly than making an attempt to “showcase” Simons).
On to the following massive query mark, the middle place.
Once more, familiarity swings the vote. You possibly can argue that Boucher has probably the most expertise and deserves a shot on the job. Nonetheless, he’s actually extra of an influence ahead or stretch massive and can be undersized as a beginning heart. It would not likely matter relying on how a lot Coach Mazzulla rotates these guys out and in of the lineups.
Queta actually seems to be the a part of an NBA heart and has proven flashes of productiveness in inexperienced. Barring one other commerce, I wouldn’t be stunned to see him get the nod this Fall. A minimum of for some time.
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