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BOSTON - JULY 17: New Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker, left, and center Enes Kanter, right, stand with Celtics president Danny Ainge during an introductory press conference at the Auerbach Center in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on July 17, 2019. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Enes Kanter would take Kemba Walker over Kyrie Irving “any day” — and justifiably so

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown has shown glimpses with team USA

Boston Celtics: Tatum vs. Brown, the great “Jay-bate”

Why we should all have Boston Celtics (I mean) Team USA Pride

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

MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Carsen Edwards of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Carsen Edwards player comparison

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 14: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 14, 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)

Missing piece: Boston Celtics need to develop a center

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 26: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 26, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Would Chris Paul have been a better fit at point guard than Kemba Walker?

Boston Celtics (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Gordon Hayward looking to prove his worth in 2019-20

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 21: Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens checks the clock during the third quarter. The Indiana Pacers host the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of Round 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs at Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis on April 21, 2019. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Is Brad Stevens the right man for the job?

MADISON, NJ - AUGUST 11: Goga Bitadze #88 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. 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 Sean Berry/NBAE via Getty Images)

Should the Boston Celtics have drafted Goga Bitadze at No. 14?

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)

Is Dwight Howard a viable option for the Boston Celtics at the center position?

MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Romeo Langford of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Romeo Langford player comparison

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 20: Romeo Langford is interviewed after being drafted by the Boston Celtics during the 2019 NBA Draft on June 20, 2019 at the 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ryan McGilloway/NBAE via Getty Images)

Where does Romeo Langford fit in with the Boston Celtics in year one?

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

Analytics high on the Boston Celtics for the 2019-20 season

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers 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)

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart isn’t captain material

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on April 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Could Daniel Theis start at center for the Boston Celtics this season?

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets defends Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of a preseason game at Dean Smith Center on September 28, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 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. The Hornets won 104-97. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics have no “face of the franchise” and that’s okay

Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: What happens if Hayward bombs, Part One

Boston Celtics (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics will severely struggle against talented big men in 2019

MADISON, NJ - AUGUST 11: Carsen Edwards #4 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. 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 Sean Berry/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Carsen Edwards is the perfect spark plug off the bench

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 8: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the game between the two teams on February 8, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Why the Boston Celtics shouldn’t trade for Bradley Beal

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 16: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers on October 16, 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)

Boston Celtics schedule analysis and other takeaways for 2019-20

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 9: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image) Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the LA Clippers on February 9, 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)

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown is the future, not a trade asset

Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward Jayson Tatum (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

For the Boston Celtics, balance will be key in 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 06: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker talk during the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Training Camp at Mendenhall Center on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on August 06, 2019 in Las Vegas Nevada. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Gregg Popovich could help build chemistry for Boston Celtics this summer

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 06: Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum look on during the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Training Camp at Mendenhall Center on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on August 06, 2019 in Las Vegas Nevada. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Kemba Walker will help Jayson Tatum become “one of the best” in the league

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on March 20, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Setting the scene for Boston Celtics opening night