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Boston Celtics: High points from the first half of the C’s season

By Justin Trombino

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 13: Jaylen Brown #7, Daniel Theis #27, and Enes Kanter #11 of the Boston Celtics react on the bench after a teammate makes a three pointer in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on October 13, 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 13: Jaylen Brown #7, Daniel Theis #27, and Enes Kanter #11 of the Boston Celtics react on the bench after a teammate makes a three pointer in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on October 13, 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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The Kemba Walker affect in Boston

Kemba Walker came to Boston with a few goals in mind, but none more important than just being himself and having fun. And that’s exactly what he has done. There aren’t many times during a game, whether he is playing or not, that Walker isn’t seen smiling and providing his team with positive vibes throughout the game.

Walker understands he is in the best position he has ever been in since being drafted into the NBA. Throughout Walker’s eight years in the league, he has never been on a team surrounded by so much talent, which was the main reason he chose to come to Boston in the first place.

He can confidently play team basketball with the Boston Celtics and that’s important to a player like Walker. What has been both intriguing and impressive about Walker’s transition to the Celtics has been his patience and allowing his teammates to shoot and score points, all while knowing he will have his chance to do the same later in the game.

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It’s this unselfish type of play that is important for a point guard, and Walker being a main facilitator has made the Celtics a better and more successful team this season. Walker’s contagious attitude is making the players around him better, and that’s all you can ask for from your veteran leader.

Although Walker has missed 14 games (and counting) this season for a variety of reasons, he is still the second-highest scorer on the team with 21.7 points per game and leads the team with five assists per game. When Walker is on the court, he automatically warrants the opposing team’s best defender, which in turn opens up the floor for the rest of the team.

As we’ll have to wait and see how the story unfolds, Walker could prove to be the missing piece the Boston Celtics have needed to be true title contenders.

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