Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal
This would be a tough pill for the Boston Celtics to swallow. Trading Smart is especially painful. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is generally seen as the heart and soul of this Celtics team.
Furthermore, parting with Horford won’t be easy. The veteran turned back the clock during Boston’s 2021-22 Finals run. Even Grant Williams turned in some outstanding performances.
Still, the upside for Boston here may be too tempting to pass on.
For what it’s worth, Davis is still only 29. His last two seasons have been riddled with injury. By all appearances, his ailments have limited his effectiveness when he has been able to step on the floor. Still, don’t get it confused – a healthy Anthony Davis is a more impactful player than any the Celtics are parting with here by a long shot.
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If he has a bounceback year, the Celtics could do more than just advance to the NBA Finals in 2022-23. Can the Lakers run the risk of feeling the pain that would come with watching him aid their longtime rivals in a championship run?