5 players that the Boston Celtics could bring home

Player No. 5 the Boston Celtics should bring home: Georges Niang

Georges Niang grew up in the town of Lawrence, MA, very close to the Boston area, and his length defensively coupled with a 3-point touch–that at times feels hot enough to scorch the earth–would be a pleasing aesthetic to many Celtics fans.

The six-year veteran has shot 40% or better from the great beyond in each of his last four seasons. If there was one component that this C’s team needs desperately, then it is a shooter who can shoot the lights out with space or little space. Other than Grant Williams or Payton Pritchard, this team lacks elite floor-spacers to properly surround the Jays.

When either of those drives and draws two they need a hired gun who is not afraid of his own shot. Enter the six-foot-seven wing who can play multiple positions and has made his bread and bones with his effortless shooting touch from the 3-point line.

For instance, right now through a slew of postseason games with the Sixers, Niang is averaging over two made 3-pointers per game on an otherworldly 67% from distance. That level of high volume plus high efficiency translates to a recipe for instant success. The forward has been a consistent mainstay in a rotation for two playoff contenders in the Utah Jazz the last few years and the Sixers this year.

Mr. Stevens, this is your guy, go and get him in a move that would weaken an Eastern Conference rival whilst adding to your incredibly deep core.