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Boston Celtics: Determining the fate of 7 young Cs

By Jack Simone

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 24: Tacko Fall #99 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on January 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Cavaliers 141-103. 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 - JANUARY 24: Tacko Fall #99 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on January 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Cavaliers 141-103. 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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Carsen Edwards

Grade: D

The Carsen Edwards experiment has officially failed.

When the Boston Celtics drafted him, the hope was for him to be a spark plug off the bench.

That did not happen.

Edwards has struggled to shoot the ball efficiently and is too small to be an effective defender. On top of that, there are too many guards ahead of him in the rotation.

The issue is, he has a couple of years left on his contract. Don’t be surprised if Brad Stevens trades him for next to nothing in order to open up a roster spot.

Chance to be on the 2021-22 roster: 20%

Tremont Waters

Grade: D+

Tremont Waters arguably showed more potential than Edwards in his time with the Cs. Though he may be tiny, his playmaking abilities really shine through.

That being said, similarly to Edwards, he has struggled to shoot the ball well in Boston. Waters has been on a two-way contract for the past two seasons and his time with the team could be up.

The Celtics would have to delegate an actual roster spot to keep Waters on the team next season.

With Stevens wanting to prioritize signing more veterans, Waters will likely not get that spot.

Chance to be on the 2021-22 roster: 5%

Tacko Fall

Grade: D-

It’s impossible not to love Tacko Fall.

The guy is constantly happy and working hard towards earning a roster spot. The unfortunate reality is that he just isn’t ready.

Being 7-5 only gets you so far, and Fall just hasn’t developed into a real NBA player yet. It was worth a shot, but ultimately he just can’t keep up with NBA centers.

If the Boston Celtics could bring him back on another two-way deal there might be an argument to do so, but he would have to take up a real roster spot.

At that point, Stevens should give the spot to someone who can actually get real NBA minutes.

Chance to be on the 2021-22 roster: 1%

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