Boston Celtics 2020 Offseason Review
Just a few short months ago, following the Boston Celtics’ Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat, I wrote about how Danny Ainge and company should keep this team together. I also pointed to the backup point guard and center positions as obvious areas for improvement. Given that the Celtics’ two biggest offseason acquisitions came at these positions, I think it’s safe to say that Danny Ainge was one of the 29 people who read that post, and that he is actively seeking out more basketball insights from me. Well, Dan, you’re in luck. Here I’ll rate the Celtics’ offseason acquisitions (including draft picks), and talk about the team’s prospects for this season. Let’s start with the biggest player (literally and figuratively) Boston signed this offseason, Tristan Thompson. Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend should give the C’s a much needed presence on the offensive glass, and he’s said he wants to bring a Marcus Smart-like energy to the center position. At just 6’9”, he may need to b...