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Boston Celtics: 3 bench players to turn season in right direction

By Andrew DiIorio

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 19: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Boston Celtics drives towards the basket during the second half against the Atlanta Hawksat TD Garden on February 19, 2021 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 19: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Boston Celtics drives towards the basket during the second half against the Atlanta Hawksat TD Garden on February 19, 2021 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics bench player 2) Romeo Langford

Romeo Langford, after being out for the first several months of the year due to a variety of complications, finally made his season debut a bit over a week ago.

Scoring in every game so far in limited action, the second-year pro has impressed, to say the least. Taking the minutes of primarily Semi Ojeleye, Langford has provided a spark off the bench that has been needed, mainly on the defensive end.

In his first five games, the Boston Celtics have a ridiculous 97.9 defensive rating when he’s on the floor, almost 15 points fewer than the team’s average. This speaks to both Langford’s individual abilities and team defense, as he is able to guard a variety of players with his 6-11 wingspan.

He has held his assignment to 5-19 shooting from the field across five games, a staggering 26.3 percent. As a young wing who has already excelled on the defensive side of the ball by every metric, look for Langford to continue to get more playing time.

It is clear his room to improve is on the offensive side of the ball. After shooting a putrid 18.5 percent from downtown in his rookie year, Langford has not been shy to take the long ball, shooting 3-7 so far this season.

Although encouraging, the sample size is extremely small, and Celtics fans and coaching staff will have to wait to see how far his shot has really come.

If he can improve to a reasonable shooter with the defensive skill he is already displaying, Romeo Langford will be more valuable to this Cs team than anyone originally thought.

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