WALTHAM, Mass. — The atmosphere was heated Monday at the Boston Celtics’ practice facility as the team held its latest round of pre-draft workouts.
“There were some strong bodies in there (Monday),” Celtics director of player personnel Austin Ainge said of the session, which featured five forwards and one guard. “It was kind of a bloodbath. A very physical, defensive-minded group.”
One reason for the added intensity? Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Justin Anderson both were on hand.
Hollis-Jefferson and Anderson are in many ways alike. They’re similar sizes. (The former is an inch taller at 6-foot-7; the latter eight pounds heavier at 228.