The outcomes are in. Boston Celtics followers wish to keep on with 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 wish to go along with).
Newcomer Anfernee Simons began 70 video games for the Portland Trailblazers final 12 months and Payton Pritchard gained sixth man of the 12 months (beginning simply 3 video games). However that didn’t cease individuals from voting for Pritchard to start out.
I don’t suppose this must be any massive shock, regardless when you agree with it or not. Boston followers are snug and acquainted with Pritchard and see this as his alternative to take a step ahead into a much bigger function. In the meantime, Simons appears to have the skillset of a sixth man, bench scorer. He’s in all probability paid just a little greater than you would possibly allocate for that function, however he’s additionally on an expiring contract. Which ends up in another excuse the Celtics would possibly favor beginning Pritchard. If they’re severe about buying and selling Simons, it’d make extra sense to stay with Payton from the beginning (relatively than making an attempt to “showcase” Simons).
On to the following massive query mark, the middle place.
Once more, familiarity swings the vote. You can argue that Boucher has essentially the most expertise and deserves a shot on the job. Nevertheless, he’s actually extra of an influence ahead or stretch massive and can be undersized as a beginning middle. It would not likely matter relying on how a lot Coach Mazzulla rotates these guys out and in of the lineups.
Queta definitely seems to be the a part of an NBA middle 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. At the very least for some time.
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