Boston Celtics: 3 wings the team can acquire based off recent rumors

Andre Iguodala

The fact that the rumors came out that Boston could end up trading for another wing before the trade deadline leads us to believe that they’re not just looking for “any” player who fits this position. With the likes of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward and, yes, Marcus Smart already in tow this spot on the roster is flush with ample talent.

However, something that is certainly lacking here — as well as throughout the entire roster — is playoff and, to an even greater extent, championship experience.

Enter Andre Iguodala.

The 35-year-old would come into Boston as the seasoned veteran this young core (average age of roster being 24) needs if they truly want to pursue championship #18 in 2019-20. Throughout his 16-year-career Iggy has accumulated much tread and accolades, such as being a 2x All-Defensive honoree, an All-Star and, most recently, a Finals MVP in 2015.

He holds averages of 12.1 points, 5.1 boards, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals a game — which would fit in nicely for this Celtics bench — and is coming off of his fifth straight Finals appearance (three of which ended in a title).

Iguodala may not be the player he once was, but that player is not something this Boston Celtics team needs now. What they need is a ball stopping defender who makes the right play and can hold his teammates in check on the court, on the sidelines and in the locker room with veteran wisdom and experience.

That’s the player that Andre Iguodala is now, and he would only be a positive for this young and menacing C’s squad looking to make noise come playoff time.