Today’s topic: What do you think next year’s team identity will be? Two years ago, it was defensive versatility. Last year, it was Mazzulla-ball and threes. Roster changes will create a new identity — what will that be?
Trevor Hass
Length and athleticism. The Celtics have the luxury of rolling out some super Monstars-like lineups. Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Robert Williams is a five I’m particularly intrigued to see. Plug in Malcolm Brogdon, Oshae Brissett or Al Horford and the general trend remains the same. They may not be quite as elite defensively as they were at their peak two years ago, but they have the ability to mix and match in a way that few teams do.