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Boston Celtics: Defining every player on the roster’s role this season

By Jack Simone

BOSTON, MA - MAY 28: Jayson Tatum #0 reacts with Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference first round series against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on May 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 28: Jayson Tatum #0 reacts with Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference first round series against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on May 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Sam Hauser is also a Boston Celtics developmental project and 3-point sniper

Sam Hauser signed a two-way deal to stay with the Celtics for this season. He was a three-point specialist in college, and that will also be his role in the NBA.

He is a tall forward who can help space the floor for Boston. If he can turn into even an okay defender, he should have a solid career in the NBA.

Carsen Edwards may not have a role

It may be a bit harsh, but this is honestly what it has come to for Carsen Edwards. He just doesn’t have a real role on the Boston Celtics anymore.

Danny Ainge signed him two a multi-year deal in hopes that he would turn into a spark plug scorer off the bench. Since he hasn’t shown the ability to be consistent, there’s no place for him on the roster.

Grant Williams remains a third-string center and floor-spacing big

Grant Williams received a ton of hate last season, but he actually improved as a shooter. His defense looked like it might have taken a leap, but that’s only because the whole team struggled on that end.

He will be the third-string center, but also spend some time at the four. He’s a solid three-point shooter who can help space the floor for Boston’s stars.

Kris Dunn will be a defensive-minded guard

Kris Dunn’s best skill is by far his defense. That’s how he has been able to earn minutes during his time in the NBA thus far.

He has never been a great three-point shooter, so the C’s can’t depend on him in that regard. Dunn will mainly be brought in when the team wants to put out a defensive lineup.

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