3 Boston Celtics that could benefit from potential season cancellation

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 13: Enes Kanter #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket while guards by Daniel Gafford #12 of the Chicago Bulls during a game at TD Garden on January 13, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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Enes Kanter

Enes Kanter appeared to be having his worst season as a pro since 2012-13 before the season was suspended. His counting stats were down, with his points total being in the single digits for the first time in seven years.

In actuality, his season was a bit unheralded. Kanter was able to find good synergy on the floor with rookie Grant Williams, combining to become one of the more effective bench duos for a Boston Celtics front-court that was projected to struggle after a downgrade in talent:

The Celtics have an offensive rating of 123.8 when Enes Kanter & Grant Williams are on the court together, which is the NBA's top mark for any two-player combo that has logged at least 200 minutes.

That combo is also tied for the NBA's best net rating AND is 4th in rebounding %. pic.twitter.com/m3jel5ooKW
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) February 25, 2020

With uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the NBA season, Kanter has a good chance to have a secure spot in the league whatever he decides to with his player option for the 2020-21 season.

His presence serves two purposes. He is a pull-in-case-of-emergency lever as well as a leader for the various rookies on the team, including Vincent Poirier and two-way star Tacko Fall.

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