Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal
The Celtics have a few motivations here. Firstly, this team could use a pure point guard. Jones is one, and Brogdon isn’t. Talent-wise, this is a clear downgrade.
Still, the Celtics could use a guard like Jones who’s willing to play the role of organizer.
Of course, there’s that talent downgrade. Obviously, the Celtics wouldn’t swap Jones for Brogdon.
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More than anything, the Celtics do this for the unprotected first-round pick that they’re landing here.
Still, McDermott is a solid rotation player in his own right. The Celtics are adding one of the best shooters in the NBA here.
Should the Spurs give him up?