Boston Celtics: 3 young free agents Cs could take a chance on
By Jack Simone
While signing veterans should remain the number one priority for Boston Celtics this offseason, that doesn’t mean they can’t take a chance on a young guy or two.
Semi Ojeleye, Luke Kornet, Tacko Fall, and Tremont Waters will all be off the books this offseason. Add the impending trade of Kemba Walker, and possibly Carsen Edwards, and that leaves Brad Stevens some room to experiment with on the roster.
Even if he decides to fill up the majority of those roster spots with vets, he will have two two-way contracts at the very least. Adding a younger player to try and develop wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world.
The real key is finding a player that can develop while also providing reliable minutes. Just because a player is young doesn’t mean they can’t contribute in a limited role.
Other teams around the league have found tons of success taking chances on younger players. Players such as Bruce Brown, Josh Jackson, and Cameron Payne all earned big-time minutes after failing to produce with their previous teams.
Most of the Celtics’ younger players are running out of time to start contributing. Stevens could be looking to make big changes this offseason, and adding some younger players that fit the team’s system better could be a top priority.
The Celtics are in constant need of two things – defense and shooting. Whether it’s at the guard, forward, or center position, those two factors are key.
Stevens has his work cut out for him in his first offseason as the President of Basketball Operations. Finding a diamond in the rough would be a great start.