Joe DeFerrari

Joe DeFerrari

Joined: Aug 15, 2017

Joe DeFerrari is a basketball fanatic who loves breaking down the game. While he is not a full-time basketball reporter (and lacks the depth of knowledge that comes along with it), he promises to give responsible, thoughtful analysis. He lives in Massachusetts. He once came in last place in a beauty pageant and sang in a drag show by accident. Follow his work for Quibbl and Chowder and Champions at https://twitter.com/deferrari_joe

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 11, 2018 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Celtics Star Kyrie Irving In Harvard Business School Program

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 6: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and Terry Rozier #12 celebrate during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on December 6, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Mavericks 97-90. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

So… Does Kyrie Irving Make The Boston Celtics Better?

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PJ Dozier: From Child Prodigy to Boston Celtics Guard

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Aron Baynes #46 is assisted off the floor by teammate Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Where Boston Celtics Chemistry Issues COULD Come From

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 02, 2018 in New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

Kawhi Leonard Makes The Raptors The Celtics’ Biggest Threat

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Lebron Brings The Celtics Lakers Rivalry Back With A Vengeance

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics talk after the Cleveland Cavaliers win the game 87-79 during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics on May 27, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Of Windows And Kings: The Case For Boston To Sign LeBron James

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 03: Kyrie Irving

How the Boston Celtics will Score without Irving in the Playoffs

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 23: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on December 23, 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Getting to Know Jaylen Brown

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 12, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving MVP – The Case For and Against

Boston Celtics (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas Pours Heart out in Player’s Tribune Farewell to Boston

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 12: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the game on March 12, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kristaps Porzingis – A Unicorn to Believe In?