I am excited for this signing. I’ve wanted him on the Celtics for years as well as some others have said.
He is a significant upgrade over Kanter/Poirier, is an elite rebounder who can play legit defense about NBA Bigs when needed, and really solid on the pick and roll. Both of those things were sorely lacking on the Celtics. He fits in nicely with Theis/Grant/TL in the 5-slot in my opinion.
As others have mentioned, I also love the nasty edge he brings. He and Smart in the lineup together at times will not be a welcome site for opposing teams. I think he is worth the MLE and was hoping that he would be the veteran big they brought in.
Less thrilled with Teague, but he is a serviceable, legit NBA PG who can give them 15 min so I will take it.
He is a significant upgrade over Kanter/Poirier, is an elite rebounder who can play legit defense about NBA Bigs when needed, and really solid on the pick and roll. Both of those things were sorely lacking on the Celtics. He fits in nicely with Theis/Grant/TL in the 5-slot in my opinion.
As others have mentioned, I also love the nasty edge he brings. He and Smart in the lineup together at times will not be a welcome site for opposing teams. I think he is worth the MLE and was hoping that he would be the veteran big they brought in.
Less thrilled with Teague, but he is a serviceable, legit NBA PG who can give them 15 min so I will take it.