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Boston Celtics: 3 free agent targets who can be spark plugs off the bench

By Mark Nilon

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Alec Burks #18 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Knicks 117-112. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Alec Burks #18 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Knicks 117-112. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics sixth-man option No. 2) Lou Williams

Arguably the greatest sixth-man in NBA history, in year 16 Lou Williams is still finding himself serving as an integral part of a successful team whilst coming off the bench.

Dealt at this year’s trade deadline from the Los Angeles Clippers to Atlanta, the combo guard has proven to be of great service to this youthful and seemingly overachieving Hawks squad.

On the season as a whole, the 34-year-old found himself posting per-game averages of 11.3 points, 3.4 assists, 2.1 rebounds, and just shy of a steal on nearly 40 percent shooting from deep.

Now, while some may be hesitant to see a guy brought on to the Boston Celtics who was mulling over retirement just a few months ago, one mustn’t forget that this idea of his was more about his emotions pertaining to being traded from a franchise he wished to end his career with rather than a deterioration of his skillset.

Looking at him play both during the regular season and in this year’s postseason (averaging seven points on 45 percent shooting from the floor and 41 percent shooting from deep in just 12.7 minutes), it’s clear that, despite his age, he still seems to be as smooth, fluid, and as comfortable as he has over the last several years.

Let’s not forget that the man is only a season removed from averaging over 18 points a night and just two seasons removed from winning his third Sixth-Man of the Year Award, tied for the most ever won by a single player.

In the right setting, it is highly conceivable that Lou Williams could once again be a 13 or 15 point per game scorer off the pine.

Perhaps said setting could be in Boston.

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