Now that the Bucks have pulled off the biggest blockbuster of the offseason, the Celtics need to keep pace.
, inevitably Heat and whoever else is going to make a serious run at the title? If this is all about the Milwaukee matchup, Holiday isn’t necessary to account for Lillard. White is one of the best in the game at trailing shooters over screens and making them feel his presence when they try to find a rhythm to their pull-up game. He can reroute Lillard when the star wants to drive and kick or get to his floater.
White is probably the preferred matchup on Lillard, and while Holiday’s defensive versatility is elite, can he guard Antetokounmpo full-time? Horford was good at it in the past, but two years is a long time in your late 30s. Tatum and Brown can take on the assignment, but you don’t want them racking up minutes on the most bruising ballhandler in the East.
But the Celtics acquired a pair of firsts in the Porziņģis trade and have to put them to good use. The future can always be recovered when it comes around. The second apron is designed for teams to build up fast then tear down quickly. The firsts they spend now on Holiday can come back around.observers wondered how the Celtics could find their identity with Smart gone. Holiday might not carry himself the same way, but he is the kind of All-Star who fits perfectly with this reformed roster.
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