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5 potential destinations for Paul Millsap in free agency

By Brendan Galella

Mar 16, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots over Miami Heat forward Luke Babbitt (5) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat won 116-93. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots over Miami Heat forward Luke Babbitt (5) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat won 116-93. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Celtics

The addition of Paul Millsap would be a significant upgrade from Amir Johnson in the starting lineup for Boston.

Armed with the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Celtics are unlikely to address perhaps their biggest need, rebounding, on draft night.

Boston desperately needs to improve its rebounding, as the team ranked 27th during the regular season, averaging 42 rebounds a night.

The disparity grabbing loose balls has grown even more drastic in the playoffs, as the Celtics are being out rebounded by 7.0 per game, the largest differential among the 16 teams to qualify for the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

The Celtics have just over $70 million committed for next season, meaning the team could sign Millsap to a max contract if president of basketball operations Danny Ainge wants to pursue him.

Also, Millsap has plenty of familiarity with Celtics center Al Horford, as the pair anchored Atlanta’s frontcourt for three seasons.

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