James Finneral

James Finneral

Joined: Apr 30, 2019

I am currently a journalism student at Syracuse University. I have been a huge Boston sports fan throughout my life and I love to write about basketball.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics shoots against James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on March 11, 2021 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: 2 keys to winning series against the Brooklyn Nets

Mar 7, 2020; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Payton Pritchard (3) shoots the ball against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Assessing Payton Pritchard’s fit with the Cs

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The Boston Celtics will need more from Enes Kanter in Orlando

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Boston Celtics: 2 guards C’s should target in 2020 NBA draft

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2 reasons the Boston Celtics should leave Los Angeles encouraged

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Does an Aron Baynes reunion make sense for the Boston Celtics?

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2 keys for the Boston Celtics against the Wizards

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Boston Celtics: the answers behind the team’s early success in 2019-20

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 6: The Boston Celtics bench smiles during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 6, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Where will the Boston Celtics finish within the Eastern Conference in 2019-20?

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts as Omri Casspi #18 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during a game at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 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)

Why the Boston Celtics need Marcus Smart more than ever

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts during the first half against the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

What role will Grant Williams play for the Boston Celtics?

BOSTON - JULY 1: Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall works on his shooting during a Boston Celtics practice session for their NBA Summer League team at the Auerbach Center in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on July 1, 2019. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Signing Tacko Fall to a two-way contract is playing with house money

Danny Ainge Boston Celtics (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics’ draft confirms their free agency plans

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Injured Oregon center Bol Bol (1) looks on during a college basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans on February 21, 2019 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Three players the Boston Celtics should look to draft

BOSTON - MARCH 16: Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) complains to the referee about a traveling call during the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Atlanta Hawks in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on March 16, 2019. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Kyrie’s decision will have a huge impact on his legacy

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What went wrong for the Celtics in Game 3?