Boston Celtics Summer League takeaway #2: Carsen Edwards is still not playable at the NBA level
It looks like it’ll be another year in Maine for Carsen Edwards after a poor Summer League title game performance undid the good will of what was a solid summer. Edwards shot just 5/16 from the field (2/9 from the 3-point line) in a game he started off 1/6 and turned the ball over in key spots before the Kings created significant separation.
Edwards didn’t get a proper season of development in the G-League in 2020-21 given the pandemic, which caused the Maine Red Claws to sit out the bubble season, and that could have robbed him of valuable experience in being the best player on the floor and gaining confidence in his shot.
The SL was looking like it could serve as that before Tuesday night’s woeful shooting night. Now, a regular role with the team this upcoming season is all but out of the equation, and so might be a roster spot.
Boston Celtics Summer League takeaway #3: Bruno Fernando could be a reliable fourth big man
Ideally, Robert Williams will be starting at the 5 this upcoming season, giving Al Horford the chance to play as a stretch 5 as the first big off the bench with Enes Kanter getting some minutes when the offense needs a sparkplug.
Bruno Fernando’s dominant play in the post could have clinched any remaining minutes Ime Udoka decides not to go small via Grant Williams with. His physicality could come in handy against block bullies like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Julius Randle.