Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal
Some Celtics fans won’t like this addition. To be fair, Markkanen doesn’t fit the profile of a frontcourt player they’d normally target.
The Celtics have built their recent run of success around versatile defensive big men. Markkanen isn’t an outright liability on that end, but he isn’t a positive contributor, either.
On the other hand, imagine the offensive capacity between this trio.
The Celtics would be impossible to guard. All told it ought to be worth the trade-off.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz & Boston Celtics Updates
Meanwhile, Al Horford is aging. He won’t be around forever. This deal has Boston landing his replacement, and upgrading their offense in the process.
Should the Jazz let them do that?
