As we all know by now, the Celtics entered training camp with 16 guaranteed contracts. Since only 15 are allowed on the final roster, the Celtics had to cut or trade one player before the start of the regular season.
The consensus has been that Perry Jones, who the Celtics acquired via trade this summer from the Oklahoma City Thunder, was the least likely of the 16 to make the team. As a result, Jones had the most to prove this preseason. In effect, Jones was the only one who had to go out and win a spot during training camp and the preseason.