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Boston Celtics: 3 under-the-radar players Cs could target at deadline

By Mark Nilon

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 27: Mason Plumlee #24 of the Detroit Pistons dunks over Andre Drummond #3 and Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 27, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 27: Mason Plumlee #24 of the Detroit Pistons dunks over Andre Drummond #3 and Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 27, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics trade target No. 2) Alec Burks

Aside from their frontcourt struggles, the Boston Celtics have had a few other glaring weaknesses within the rotation over the past several years. Right up near the top of the list has been their lackadaisical scoring punch off the pine.

Currently speaking, the C’s bench rotation finds itself ranked 27th in points per game and 16th in offensive efficiency.

Though these numbers are improvements in comparison to last season (29th in points per game, 20th in offensive rating), overall they are still an underwhelming offensive unit that could use for some added firepower.

Perhaps a guy like Alec Burks could be viewed as such an addition.

Following his career 2019-20 campaign where he posted averages of 15 points on 42 percent shooting from the floor and 38 percent shooting from deep, the wing is once again finding himself having a nice campaign with the New York Knicks, averaging 11.2 points on 40 percent shooting from deep.

Not only is he a fantastic catch-and-shoot scorer (boasts an effective field goal percentage of 56.8) but he also has the proper mechanics and skills to create for himself by putting the ball on the floor to either create space for a jumper or head towards the lane for a finish at the rim.

At 6-6 with a 6-10 wingspan, while possessing his specific skillset (career 37 percent 3-point shooter) Burks could be a great multi-position player that could help get Boston’s bench back on track.

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