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Boston Celtics: 3 former players the C’s dropped the ball on

By Michael Ivanoskos

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: Garrison Mathews #25 of the Houston Rockets celebrates following a dunk during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Toyota Center on December 08, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: Garrison Mathews #25 of the Houston Rockets celebrates following a dunk during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Toyota Center on December 08, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Player Boston Celtics dropped the ball on No. 2) Javonte Green

Once a freak athlete who was a heavy fan favorite on the Boston Celtics for his occasional high-flying highlights on the fastbreak is now a question mark that remains over our heads as fans for why they let Javonte Green go.

As I mentioned previously he locked up the 15th roster spot after training camp for the 2019-20 season over the likes of Max Strus and many others. A move that was heavily questioned at the time, but, looking back, maybe the 6-4 wing was not developed correctly and his talents were not fully maximized as a Celtic.

In his brief tenure of a season and a half with Boston, most viewers were left wanting more from the nightly highlight reel. The flashy dunks in the open court and being a hype man on the bench are good for team morale, but being a one-trick pony does not move the needle.

Green’s averages to begin the 2020-21 season in 25 games were 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds per game on 54.9 percent shooting from the field and an unimpressive 31.8 percent from deep to go with 66.7 percent shooting from the foul line.

Ultimately, he would be shipped out to the Chicago Bulls with Daniel Theis in a three-way trade that brought us the likes of Luke Kornet and Mo Wagner, a move executed purely for financial flexibility.

Fast forward to this season, Javonte looks like a completely different player with an evolving skillset.

A central figure on the Bulls, who has started 41 games for them at the power forward spot. He is averaging career-highs all across the board and logging over 24 minutes a night.

The forward is putting up 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and a steal per game on 54 percent shooting from the floor, 38 percent shooting from beyond the arc, and 83 percent shooting from the line.

Is this the same player we saw in Beantown? Not a chance!

He was more than just Jayson Tatum’s best friend after all and would have been an incredible Celtic with his defensive prowess, efficiency, and endless hustle plays.

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