![]() ![]() But he was a pest in Boston’s switch-heavy defensive scheme, and on offense he kept the ball moving, helping fix some of the team’s early-season stagnancy. He struggled with his outside shooting so much that defenses all but ignored him on the perimeter, making things even more challenging for the others. White was something of an enigma for the Celtics after being acquired from the Spurs in February. He’s still figuring out how far he can go. Related : Malcolm Brogdon knows life goes beyond basketball. He became the first guard to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award since 1996, and after watching teammates such as Isaiah Thomas, Kyrie Irving, and Kemba Walker get the keys to the Celtics offense, he was the point guard who led them to the Finals. The next step will be adding a consistent jump shot, but there’s no rush. He’s not an All-Star like Tatum, but he has more room for growth and has not touched his ceiling. Williams, who turned 25 Monday, is an above-the-rim force at both ends. The Celtics are confident this latest scope will help him return to form with no pain, and his health is probably the most important story line of the first half of this season. Williams appeared hobbled after returning for the playoffs following surgery on his left meniscus, and now he is expected to miss about two more months after undergoing a maintenance procedure on that joint. Al Horford (seen conferring with new coach Joe Mazzulla) is coming off the first Finals appearance of his career. ![]()
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