For the second straight year in a row, the Boston Celtics find themselves significantly underwhelming from both a production and record standpoint as their lackluster play through 37 games has resulted in a sub-.500 record of 18-19, placing them down in the 10th seed out in the Eastern Conference standings.
Because of their misfortunes, it is the belief of many that Brad Stevens and co. must step into action and make some serious roster adjustments simply just to save their season from totally collapsing on itself.
With the modern-day immediacy that has resulted from online social platforms, fans and media alike have been constantly churning out their own takes and ideas in regard to how Boston’s decision-makers should go about addressing the team this year, with the magnitude of these proposed adjustments ranging from bringing on some additional role players to, more illogically, blowing the core up.
While we at the Houdini find it a tad bit ridiculous to even consider this latter option, there have been a surprising number of fans and media pundits (albeit, still a small percentage of people) who believe splitting up the team’s core, particularly Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, should be a reality worth considering.
In regard to this agenda, there have been several trade ideas concocted over the past several months pertaining to the idea of the shamrocks splitting up the Jays and, while none of them have really done it for us, a recent proposal by our own sister site, Air Alamo, may be one of the most excruciating ones we’ve seen.
The concept: trade Jaylen Brown to the San Antonio Spurs.
The proposed deal by writer, Dylan Carter, reads as follows:
Citing their need for more of a willing offensive playmaker as well as more depth pieces to have within their rotation, Carter believes that this package revolving around Derrick White, Lonnie Walker, Thaddeus Young and the rights to four future picks could prove to be quite a beneficial package for the Boston Celtics, both in the now as well as moving forward:
"… Celtics fans would fall in love with Derrick White’s game quickly. He’d instantly be the team’s best facilitator and has a strong case to be their best defender as well. White is a strong candidate to run Boston’s offense while getting the ball into Tatum’s hands in ideal spots for him to score.Additionally, Young —a seasoned two-way veteran who’s falling victim to San Antonio’s commitment to youth—is known for simply making the right plays. His skill-set pairs nicely with that of Al Horford, who’s in the middle of a career rejuvenation at 35-years-old. Plus, Lonnie Walker is a walking firecracker who makes energizing plays on both ends of the floor. There’s still plenty of room for Lonnie to grow, but in a confined role off the bench, he could already make waves in Boston."
Now, in all fairness, White, Walker, and Young actually are players we at HH have discussed in the past as being quality players that we believe the Boston Celtics may wish to look into acquiring. However, in NO way have we ever believed that these aforementioned players would be worth giving up a guy like Jaylen Brown for.
A young stud wing who appears slated to be heading towards his second straight All-Star appearance, the 25-year-old finds himself posting stellar per-game averages of 24.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and half a block on 46 percent shooting from the floor and 36 percent shooting from deep.
Someone of his magnitude is either worth several unprotected/ lightly protected first-round selections or another franchise-building bock in return — this proposed deal by A.A. sees neither of these assets coming to Boston.
The Celtics are indeed struggling to muster up wins on the year, but they are by no means so far gone to the point where they should be considering trading a franchise cornerstone for a tandem of role players and three first-round picks (one of which being the Chicago’s which is bound to be of lower value and another being a pick-swap) and a second.
We’re all in for a major shakeup, but if Stevens were to accept a deal like this, it would almost certainly end up destroying the Boston Celtics.
No thank you!