5 Big-Name Free Agents The Boston Celtics Could Target In 2017

Los Angeles Clippers PF Blake Griffin

Let me preface this by saying there’s a very good chance the Clippers re-sign Blake Griffin well before free agency begins.

Okay, now that I’ve got that out of the way, let’s look at this hypothetical. Griffin makes it to the open market, and just about every NBA team shows interest in the uber-athletic power forward. So why would he choose the Boston Celtics?

Well they clearly have a need at power forward with their top two scheduled for free agency in 2017. They have an excellent core of young prospects and veteran playmakers.

He’d be playing alongside stars like Al Horford, Jae Crowder and Thomas, a group that complements his offensive-minded game well.

The Celtics have already been mentioned as a team that could try to acquire Griffin (via Basketball Insiders’ Steve Kyler).

Although Doc Rivers has made it clear Los Angeles isn’t interested in parting ways, but that doesn’t mean Griffin couldn’t be persuaded to sign elsewhere when he inevitably opts out of his deal next offseason.

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It’s all speculation at this point, but you better believe Boston will blow up the phone of Griffin’s agent if he hits free agency.