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Boston Celtics: Predicting the C’s 2021-22 rotation

By Seth Quinn

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 30: Jaylen Brown #7 jumps with teammate Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during player introductions prior to the start of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden on December 30, 2020 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 30: Jaylen Brown #7 jumps with teammate Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during player introductions prior to the start of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden on December 30, 2020 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics predicted top bench options:

Sixth man: Dennis Schroder
Seventh man: Robert Williams

Schroder and Williams are two guys who I view as borderline starters for the Boston Celtics, but given their more specialized skillsets compared to my predicted starters, I feel that the energy and unique skillset they each can provide while on the court is better suited off the bench.

Schroder’s skillset is great in the sixth man role as he’s shown in the past, nearly winning Sixth Man of the Year while on the Thunder two years ago.

While Schroder is a decent playmaker and defender, he is at his best when he’s aggressive and looking to score by driving to the rim.

With that in mind, I feel that his talent is best maximized as the top scoring option off the bench, and serving as a secondary scorer when only Tatum or Brown are on the floor.

Rob Williams, similar to Schroder, is more focused on one side of the ball, but opposite of Schroder, is more defensive-minded.

While like Smart, Williams just received an extension of his own and despite his lack of shooting ability compared to Horford, I still feel he is better served to come off the bench and wreak havoc on the boards and protect the rim against backup big men.

On top of his skillset, Williams has also dealt with injuries for most of his career, so having him come off the pine will help limit the pressure put on him to play a lot of minutes consistently.

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