NBA free agency starts at 6:00 PM today, and be assured that Brad Stevens is far from done structuring his roster. He is in charge now, and his plans will differ, at least somewhat, from what Danny Ainge might have done.
Let’s hope he’s got more up his sleeve. This roster looks weird right now.
— Cyladin (@cyladin) August 1, 2021
The better chance is that Stevens does not retain newly-acquired Kris Dunn, and that would mean the point guard situation would remain in Limbo. The main question centers around Marcus Smart. Does Brad consider him enough of a point guard to go with him in that role, considering that Al Horford and Jayson Tatum can supply an ample number of assists. Or does Brad go for Patty Mills or Lonzo Ball
Count me as concerned about the health of Rob Williams in the long term. If my concerns are valid, that leaves the Celtics center spot a bit shaky once we go down the bench when Al Horford comes out. Former-Celtic, Kelly Olynyk is only 30 years old - is an unrestricted free agent - and his averages with Houston last season are impressive:
19.9 PPG - 8.4 RPG - 4.1 APG - 1.4 SPG - 54% FG - 39% 3s - 84% FT<
I was looking forward to Moses Brown. I thought he was insurance against Rob Williams always uncertain health & potential contract demands. Also, Rob was particularly terrible against Embiid. I thought another long athletic rim protector would make a lot of sense there.
— Adm (@admtenh) August 2, 2021
Olynyk is not an adept rim protector, and he may not be the nimble perimeter defender that Stevens would prefer, but he does everything else. The major question remains: How does Brad Stevens view Marcus Smart and his future role with the team?
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