Boston Celtics: “Pass or Pursue” on 2 proposed Jerami Grant trades
By Mark Nilon
Trade No. 1) Boston Celtics swap key role players for a potential third star
Two of the most pivotal role players coming off the bench for the Boston Celtics this year are Grant Williams and trade deadline acquisition, Derrick White, both of whom are used as the team’s main long-range shooter and two-way sixth man, respectively.
While they may not be stars, each of these players have contributed in major ways for the shamrocks this season and, at times during this year’s postseason, produced some of the more memorable games during the team’s run.
Now, while having players such as these within their arsenal in the second unit is incredibly valuable, N.A.N writer, James Piercey, would gladly part with both Williams and White for the likes of Jerami Grant.
One of the main talking points media pundits discuss when it comes to Boston looking for a third star is the fact that they should consider adding on someone who can slot in at the four, for, while Al Horford proved to have a tremendous influence on this team in said position, being that he’s 35, the team doesn’t really have a long-term starter at this area within the frontcourt.
Being that he’s still on the right side of 30 (just turned 28), Grant fits the timeline that the C’s core is currently on, while his specific brand of production is perceived as something that could be rather beneficial for the ball club.
Since garnering a considerable role as a team’s main focal point once he signed with the Pistons back in the summer of 2020, the power forward has gone on to post tremendous numbers all across the board and, in turn, has thrust his name into the conversation of being a player on the cusp of stardom in the league.
Despite our feelings on Jerami Grant–we’ve argued on many occasions that his rise in popularity and production has been a direct result of his drastic uptick in usage (jumped from a 16.1 USG% for his career to a 27.2 USG% with Detroit) which, if brought to Boston, he wouldn’t come close to receiving such a role–, if Stevens were somehow able to acquire him for this specific trade package, the front office would be foolish to not chase such an opportunity.