Boston Celtics: Breaking down the Juancho Hernangomez trade

Breaking down the Boston Celtics Juancho Hernangomez trade: Juancho Hernangomez

Bringing in a player like Juancho Hernangomez is exactly the move Boston needed to make this summer. He was even brought up earlier this summer when thinking about potential TPE targets.

Boston gave up two guards, a position they have plenty of depth at, in exchange for a forward, a position they need depth at. Hernangomez has the perfect skillset to fit in with the C’s.

The most important part about his game to consider is that he can stretch the floor. Boston needs extra shooting around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and having that at the four will be hugely beneficial.

Last season, Hernangomez averaged 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds. He shot 43.5% from the field and 32.7% from three-point range.

He had a down year shooting the ball but has a career three-point percentage of 35.1%. This is highlighted by a 14-game stint with the Timberwolves two years ago where he shot 42.0% from range on 4.9 attempts per game.

While he’s not a great defender, he can certainly hold his own on that end as well. At 6-9, his size gives him a solid advantage on that end.

The best part about bringing in Hernangomez, though, is that it allows the Celtics to part ways with Jabari Parker if they want to. The two play a very similar style of basketball.

Realistically, Hernangomez does everything the Celtics need Parker to do, but better. This allows Boston to potentially cut ties with Parker and fixes the overflow of players on the roster.

All in all, trading for Hernangomez is a great move that will benefit the Celtics this season. He’ll get a ton of playing time at the power forward position.