The Boston Celtics made a big move during the offseason by acquiring two-time NBA All-Star guard Jrue Holiday. This acquisition has Celtics insider Chris Forsberg feeling very optimistic about the team’s roster heading into the new season. Forsberg believes that the Celtics’ top six players are the best in the NBA.
The Celtics’ top six players are headlined by the returning core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and Derrick White. Forsberg is confident that these players, along with newcomers Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, give Boston the best six-deep lineup in the league. Forsberg points out that one of the things the Celtics did this offseason was prioritize sacrificing emotion for the betterment of talent, as talent is king in the NBA.
However, the Celtics did have to give up fan favorite Marcus Smart in order to make this move. Forsberg acknowledges that this was not an easy decision for anyone, but it was a move that the Celtics needed to make. Since the 2017-18 season, the Celtics have struggled with consistency and have failed to make it past the second round of the playoffs. Forsberg believes that by adding Holiday and Porzingis to their already talented core, the Celtics have significantly improved their chances of making a deep playoff run.
Forsberg also points out that the Celtics made other moves during the offseason that further solidified their roster. They signed veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, who adds depth and experience to the team’s backcourt. Schroder is known for his scoring ability and playmaking skills, and he should fit in nicely with the Celtics’ offensive system.
In addition to Schroder, the Celtics also added depth in the frontcourt by signing veteran big man Enes Kanter. Kanter is a skilled rebounder and interior scorer, and he will provide much-needed depth behind Horford and Porzingis. Forsberg believes that Kanter’s presence will help alleviate some of the pressure on Horford to carry the load in the frontcourt.
Overall, Forsberg is extremely optimistic about the Celtics’ chances this season. He believes that their top six players are the best in the NBA and that the additions of Holiday, Porzingis, Schroder, and Kanter have significantly improved their roster. Forsberg believes that the Celtics have a real chance to make a deep playoff run this season and compete for an NBA championship. Only time will tell if Forsberg’s optimism is warranted, but Celtics fans can certainly be excited about the upcoming season.
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