For the last two seasons, the Boston Celtics, and their fans, have lamented the absence of a true rim protector. Amir Johnson was an effective shot blocker at times last year, but he wasn’t the type of player who would make opponent’s think twice about attacking the basket.
Last year, rumors swirled around adding a player like DeAndre Jordan. This year, there have been talks about adding Dwight Howard to fortify Boston’s interior defense.
While the Celtics may look to acquire a rim protector in free agency or via trade, the solution to their problems may already be on the roster, courtesy of the 33rd overall pick in last summer’s NBA Draft.