u/DMelee

Celtics have had mediocre center rotations throughout the Tatum and Brown era. The times they’ve actually had a solid frontcourt, they were injured throughout the playoffs (Robert Williams/Porzingis)

Not to completely excuse Tatum or Brown from some of these playoff disappointments, but when your center rotation is either mediocre or injured, it makes things way harder on offense and defense. They’ve found themselves multiple times, heavily reliant on an aging Al Horford to carry big minutes in the playoffs.

This year might’ve been the weakest center rotation in the Tatum and Brown era. Although I still think Queta is good, that was his first playoff run as a starter. Pairing him up with a solid center should be the biggest priority of the offseason, not trading Jaylen Brown.

Looking back, this season was kinda cooked after the deadline. The Celtics tried to look into a Zubac trade, it didn’t work out cause of the Pacers and other reasons and they went with a money saving roster move instead.

Feels like we’re in need for a strong defensive center, I’m not asking to stop Embiid, but someone who can slow him down similar to Al Horford. Even when Embiid was out, the front court was still getting outplayed by Drummond and Bona.

Who’s a realistic target in free agency, trade or draft that specializes on defense?