Daniel Theis was a valuable rotation player for the Boston Celtics last season. He is a versatile big that can play both ends and is a high energy player. Will he receive playing time next year on a deep Celtics team?
When Gordon Hayward went down five minutes into last season, everyone knew that other players would have to step up. Individuals that were not expected to play much were now needed to contribute on a nightly basis.
Arguably the most surprising contributor out of these players was the play of German rookie Daniel Theis.
Unknown to the majority of fans at the beginning of the season, Theis began to make a name for himself. He was one of the most consistent players off of the Boston bench and was someone who Brad Stevens could rely on.
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Daniel averaged a solid five points along with four rebounds in just 15 minutes a night. Sadly, his season was cut short when he tore his meniscus a little over sixty games into the regular season. Despite the tragic ending, Theis had a great rookie campaign for the Boston Celtics.
The biggest question mark surrounding Daniel next year seems to be whether he will once again receive rotational minutes. Coming back from a torn meniscus, he may struggle to retain his athleticism and feel for the game. Also, two forwards are going to be added to this roster next season in Gordon Hayward and rookie Robert Williams.
To continue being a player in the Boston Celtics rotation, Daniel Theis is going to have to prove that he is the same player that he was prior to the injury.
Assuming that he will be ready for training camp, he will need to play with a chip on his shoulder. He definitely will play with a sense of desperation because it’s the way that he has played for his entire life. Theis played five seasons in Europe in order to prove to the world that he is an NBA player.
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Expect Daniel Theis to once again prove to the Celtics that he is a player that belongs in their rotation. He surely has worked hard all summer to get back in basketball shape, and during training camp he will prove his worth.