For the first time since 2015, there isn't a clear-cut title favorite heading into the NBA playoffs -- due in large part to the Lakers' recent struggles in the bubble. Boston will want to win those games very, very badly.Every player wants to win, but that doesn't mean winning is right for the Celtics this season. For a hopeful contender, it's a short-term rental that carries little risk. Boston makes the playoffs as the No.
The chances of him becoming Boston's defensive linchpin are small. Over the past few years, the Celtics have struggled to find a suitable backup point guard, and that search continues into 2014, where non-traditional shoot-first ball-handlers like Jordan Crawford and Avery Bradley will most likely be responsible for setting up Boston's half-court offense and dictating the pace.
Once that happens, it's Bradley who deserves to start, thanks to the existing familiarity between the two.
Boston Celtics Boston Celtics 2013-14: Lineup, Roster Predictions & Analysis Michael Pina @ @MichaelVPina Featured Columnist October 28, 2013 Comments. On the back end is Phil Pressey, an undrafted rookie free agent, whose sole purpose is to serve as an insurance policy should Rondo take longer than expected to return.
Kelly Olynyk is listed as the starting center here because Stevens needs him on the floor as much as possible, even if the five spot won't be where he eventually spends most of his career.
Both years, Humphries was among the top five rebounders in the league and has proven to be one of the elite players on the boards throughout his career. Quiz by boston77.
The Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce era has come to an end in Boston.
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images. A 22-60 record sounds about right.Doncic is the heart and soul of the Mavs' meteoric trajectoryPorzingis (knee) will play tonight vs. Clippers on TNTHere is a brief overview of how the team finished last season: Scelta draft.
< 2013–14 : 2015–16 > The 2014–15 Boston Celtics season was the 69th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA)., The Boston Celtics finished the regular season with a 40–42 won-loss record, which was the 2nd best in the Atlantic division The Celtics made several transactions during the season. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.NBA: Analysis Of Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 NBA Players (40-31)The Boston Celtics have undergone a drastic overhaul in the offseason and as we finish our breakdown of the 2013-14 roster, we take a look at the center position.
Three players that were not with the team last season will man the middle this season, one experienced NBA vet, a Brazilian making his NBA debut and a rookie looking to make his mark on the league.
Bass is an extremely accurate mid-range shooter but struggles on the defensive end, specifically on the glass and corralling point guards on the pick-and-roll.If/before he's traded, Humphries will be Boston's best pick-and-roll partner, capable of finishing at the rim and also stepping out to make a jumper (he shot 44.4 percent from 16 feet to the three-point line Sullinger may be the group's best overall talent, but he's proficient on the boards and has fantastic touch near the hoop (when he's not getting his shot blocked). 0 of 5.
Even with a whole new cast of supporting characters, it wouldn't be surprising to see Rondo lead the league in assists for a third-straight year. The Celtics are very deep here, with Jared Sullinger, Kris Humphries and Brandon Bass all holding experience at the position.
It will be nothing if not interesting in Boston this season and the center position will be no different.
His role should be as a finisher, instead of as someone who sets teammates up.
With his strength and physicality he will earn minutes from the get go, if his offensive game continues to develop he could be a pleasant surprise in Boston this season. Right now, though, his goal to be one of the best rebounders at his position should be well within reach. Expect a slow start, but a seven-point, four-rebound rookie season would seem reasonable for Faverani and a gradual improvement as he grows accustomed to the NBA.Rookie Kelly Olynyk was covered in our power forward breakdown earlier, but is set to battle for minutes at both the 4 and 5 positions. Last updated: March 9, 2014. 8 seed and are quickly dispatched in a gruesome four-game series by the Even if the Celtics start winning games, there's a good chance Danny Ainge puts a stop to it by exchanging productive players with non-productive assets.This team won't make the postseason, and since it's the Eastern Conference, that means they're worse than bad. Humphries has great strength and hands, allowing him to battle for rebounds and also finish at a decent percentage around the rim. The team barely finished with a winning record, while free-agent signings Jason Terry and Courtney Lee spent the year struggling to find proper roles.Of their two first-round draft picks last season, Jared Sullinger had season-ending back surgery just a few weeks after Rondo went down, and Fab Melo played just 36 minutes in total for the season and is now struggling to find a spot in the league.Bright spots were few and far between, but Jeff Green was one of them.