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Boston Celtics: A 6-step plan to achieve the perfect offseason

By Dallas Malloy

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 26: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Boston Celtics during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 26, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 26: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Boston Celtics during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 26, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics use remaining trade exception and trade for Larry Nance Jr.

Larry Nance Jr. is going to be a tough grab from the hands of the Cavaliers. He just had a career season, posting his best three-point shooting year to date —36% on 3.3 attempts per game—and that’s not all.

He averaged 9.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in his 35 game season. His season was cut short due to a fractured thumb, but he should recover fairly quickly and will be ready by the start of next season.

Defensively, he’s a solid defender in the paint, a good shot blocker, can guard some smaller 5s as well. Offensively he can pretty much do it all, finish at a high level, shoot the three, distribute the ball as a playmaker. Anything you ask him to do he can do it, a Swiss Army knife so to speak.

The sixth-year pro can add some real front-court depth to this squad that desperately needs it. He will thrive alongside the spacing that the Jays can offer.

In terms of the return, Langford has shown flashes of being a real contributor. While he has never truly got the opportunity, he would have such in Cleveland and don’t be surprised if he becomes a great role player.

In this past playoff run, he averaged nine points, on 40/35/100 shooting splits. In the four playoff games he played, he hit more 3-pointers (6) than he did in his 18 regular-season games played (4). He showed improvement as the year progressed, and with a larger role, and increased minutes, I’m sure that will only continue.

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