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Boston Celtics: Report card grades for C’s centers in 2021-22

By Michael Ivanoskos

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 31: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on December 31, 2021 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 31: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on December 31, 2021 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics castaway

Enes Freedom

F is for Freedom, so do not expect much from this grade for the Turkish center who struggled to grasp any type of rhythm in the 2021-22 season with the Boston Celtics.

After having a career year in Portland averaging a double-double on a nightly basis, expectations were high for Enes’ second go-round with the shamrocks.

The year prior he had a 30 rebound game, how could we not get a little excited?

In 35 outings with the C’s, the 10-year vet averaged a career-low 3.7 points to go with just 4.6 rebounds per game on 53 percent shooting from the floor. Couple this with some of the worst defense played by any big man in the league, and it’s an understatement to say that his performance left much to be desired from the Celts’ faithful.

Instead of watching tape and working on improving his game, the 29-year-old was too busy with the political landscape of China and throwing a slew of NBA players like LeBron James under the bus.

His outspoken nature created a distraction for this ball club and his play took a hit as well.

Once the trade deadline passed, he found himself out of the league following a deal that saw him sent to the Houston Rockets for Theis, where he was then being subsequently waived.

It was for basketball reasons, that he was cut and blackballed from the NBA.

He is one of the worst defensive big men in the history of the game and this time around he did not even try on that end of the floor.

Getting Daniel Theis was a clear upgrade in just about every facet of the game.

For that reason, Enes Freedom gets our first and only failing grade for the series.

Grade: F

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