ThomasSee I disagree with this part, Thomas is one of the single biggest defensive weaknesses in the league, there is no combination of other players that doesn't make him a terrible defender, you can't truly hide him against a good team.
Adding another playmaker is what the Celtics need, in part so they can move Thomas out and replace him with a more well rounded player.
UNRELATED:
since one criticism to the idea of trading IT is what do you get back......
Thomas
Crowder
Rozier
2018 Nets pick
for
Jimmy Butler
Portis
OR
IT
Crowder
Johnson
2019 LAC pick
for
Blake Griffin (obviously contingent on re-signing)
Paul Pierce
Crowder
Young
Amir
Mickey
Demetrius
2019 Clippers Pick
for
Westbrook
Sabonis
OR
Thomas
"hometown" Smart for OKC to sell tix
Crowder
Amir
Young
Mickey
any non-top 5 1st round pick
2nd round pick this decade
2nd round pick next decade
for Westbrook
Sabonis
Abrines
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In my previous post totally missed that Westbrook extended.