Eric Cross

Eric Cross

Joined: May 4, 2017

Eric lives in Maine and has been a sports fanatic since birth. A life long Celtics fan, he joined Hardwood Houdini in May of 2017 to begin covering the team he's so passionate about. You can also find his work on Fantrax and FantasyPros. Follow him on Twitter @EricCross04

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: Marcus Smart

Unleashing Marcus Would be Wicked Smaht

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Jaylen Brown #7 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics react against the Washington Wizards during Game Seven of the NBA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at TD Garden on May 15, 2017 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Can the Boston Celtics Win the East?

WALTHAM, MA - JULY 5: New Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens (R) is introduced to the media by President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge July 5, 2013 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Stevens was hired away from Butler University where he led the Bulldogs to two back to back national championship game appearances in 2010, and 2011. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

What Should Boston do at Center?

WALTHAM, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: General manager Danny Ainge of the Boston Celtics speaks with the media during Boston Celtics Media Day on September 26, 2016 in Waltham, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Someone Has to be Traded for Boston to Sign Gordon Hayward

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Mock Draft 2.0: The Lottery Picks

Oct 28, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) argues an officials call during the first quarter of a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

The Celtics Need to Go All-In on a Big Man

Feb 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) kisses the parquet floor one last time during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Thanks for Everything Paul Pierce

Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates a play with forward Jaylen Brown (7) in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Celtics Top 5 Trade Assets

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) controls the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Lonzo Ball: Big Baller? Or Big Bust?

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) slaps hands with a fan during the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Needs to Let the Kids Play

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball while defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first quarter in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

What I Learned this Season

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) on the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Five Off-Season Moves Boston Should Make

Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Hardwood Houdini: NBA 1st Round Mock Draft

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during a break in the action against the Washington Wizards during the second half in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 123-101. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

State of the Celtics Backcourt

Jan 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

The State of the Celtics Frontcourt

Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; The Boston Celtics huddle at center court during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

What Needs to Happen for Boston to Advance