Boston Celtics: 2 chances Cs should have taken at this year’s deadline

Boston Celtics move No. 2) An actual pursuit of Kyle Lowry

During this year’s trade season, we at the Houdini penned a piece discussing a proposed idea by Bleacher Report of the Boston Celtics trading for the likes of Kyle Lowry while also offloading Kemba Walker‘s contract and, ultimately, we came to the conclusion that it could be a beneficial move for the team to make.

"In past trade articles concocted by us at the Houdini, we, too, have brought up the idea of the Boston Celtics dealing for the likes of Lowry. This season, though perhaps a down one in comparison to his previous campaigns, the perennial All-Star is certainly still finding himself putting up impressive per-game numbers. Through 36 games played, the 34-year-old is finding himself posting 17.6 points, 7.4 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game on 44 percent shooting from the floor and 39 percent shooting from deep. Again, while Buckley clearly proposed this trade to spice up the conversation as we approach March 25th, we at HH could easily be convinced that a trade such as this — or similar, at least — would help thrust Boston back into the conversation of being a legitimate title contender."

Much to our surprise, many took to the comments section to share their disdain for such a concept, and, to this day, we can’t really understand why.

A playoff warrior with a championship pedigree and six All-Star appearances to his name, Lowry’s presence at point guard would theoretically bring a much-needed spark to the underwhelming rotation.

More of a pass-friendly floor general than Walker, the insertion of Lowry at the one would also theoretically better complement the games of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as he has actually proven to be a top-notch playmaker for his teammates throughout his career while Kemba, though is capable, is best when looking to create for himself.

Now, ultimately, the Toronto Raptors held on to their all-time great, and their asking price for the former star was reportedly steep, but we at HH believe that, if Ainge was actually willing to negotiate, perhaps he could have concocted a package worth considering — two firsts, Kemba Walker’s contract (perhaps to a third party), Aaron Nesmith, Romeo Langford.

Even 35 Lowry is proving to still be one of the better guards in this league, posting season averages of 16.7 points, 7.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and a steal per game on 43 percent shooting from the floor and 38 percent shooting from deep.

While it may have cost them a few valuable assets to acquire him, we believe that, with the veteran in tow, the Boston Celtics would have easily found themselves in a stronger position to contend for the East’s crown than they are now which, in the end, could have proven to be worth giving up a few young players and future picks for.