Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal
We’ve just committed a lot of words to why playing two non-shooting big men is problematic. What do the Celtics do if Williams III gets healthy?
Figure it out. The Celtics could shop him. They could even shop Allen. More than anything, this is an insurance policy.
After all, banking on Williams III’s health, by now, feels foolish. The Celtics shouldn’t count on it. Meanwhile, they need a defensive anchor.
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Allen qualifies. He’s one of the better defensive big men in the NBA. If he overlaps with Williams III, the Celtics can figure that out later.
If nothing else, he’s more likely to be available.