A partially recognizable Boston Celtics team limped to a series loss in Game 5 of their 2021 first round series against the Brooklyn Nets last May. A banged up and shallow Celtics team started Romeo Langford and the four bench players featured Aaron Nesmith, Jabari Parker, Payton Pritchard and Grant Williams. There were no more proven veterans to call upon for minutes on an injury-ravaged team.
It’s no wonder Brad Stevens sought to improve Boston’s depth when he took over as President of Basketball Operations.
Mission accomplished, at least on paper, for Stevens on that front.