Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal
The Boston Celtics make this trade to improve their floor balance. When it boils down to it, that’s the only reason.
As it stands, Tatum and Brown are, functionally, very similar players. Granted, Tatum added some passing to his game, perhaps specifically to fit with Brown. That speaks to his work ethic and potential to grow as a player.
With that said, his handle is still a little shaky. Tatum and Brown are both three-level scorers, but that common weakness in their game keeps them from knifing to the rim at will.
Mitchell, on the other hand, doesn’t share that characteristic. His combination of speed and ball-handling acumen allows him to get a layup attempt whenever he wants one. He would bring a dynamic to this Celtics offense that neither Brown or Tatum are capable of.
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This one is a long shot. The Celtics are probably done tinkering with their team, while the Jazz will probably build one from scratch. Both teams ought to remember that sometimes, you need to make a lateral move before you can take a step forward.
