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Boston Celtics: Breaking down the Juancho Hernangomez trade

By Jack Simone

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 12: Juan Hernangomez #41 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on February 12, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 12: Juan Hernangomez #41 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on February 12, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) /
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Breaking down the Boston Celtics Juancho Hernangomez trade: Carsen Edwards

Carsen Edwards’ tenure with the Boston Celtics has officially come to an end. After a rough couple of years with the team, he’ll have a chance to revive his career a bit in Memphis.

When the Celtics drafted him, he was fresh off of a dominant run in the NCAA March Madness tournament. He then continued to have success during Summer League and the preseason.

This string of amazing games earned him a four-year contract. For a second-round pick, that is a huge deal and one that the C’s would soon regret.

The universal hope for Edwards was that he would act as a sparkplug off the bench for the Celtics. Unfortunately, he was never able to shoot efficiently enough to warrant regular minutes.

In both seasons he spent with the Celtics, Edwards failed to average more than 10 minutes per game. He averaged 9.5 minutes two years ago and only 8.9 last season.

Edwards’ biggest draw was his ability to get hot from deep. This stemmed from a massive preseason game against the Cavaliers where he nailed eight threes in a single quarter.

This efficiency did not translate to the NBA, though. Through his two seasons in Boston, Edwards shot a combined 30.2% from deep on only 2.0 attempts per game.

When a player is being brought onto the floor specifically to act as a shooter, it’s kind of important that he shoots the ball well. Edwards was unable to do that consistently.

Cutting ties with him was Stevens’ way of correcting Danny Ainge’s mistake. Losing Edwards is nothing but a win for the Boston Celtics, but hopefully, he is able to turn things around in Memphis.

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