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Boston Celtics: An early look at how the BOS rotation will play out

By Justin Trombino

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: A general view of the court inside TD Garden before a game between the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers on May 02, 2021 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: A general view of the court inside TD Garden before a game between the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers on May 02, 2021 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images) /
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Aaron Nesmith, Boston Celtics
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Boston Celtics small forward- Aaron Nesmith

Near the end of last season, Aaron Nesmith started to display what made the Boston Celtics draft him in the first round last year. He showcased himself to be a defensive-minded two-way player who can become a lock-down sharpshooter from behind the arc for the Celtics.

Due to the lack of practice time and without a G-League season last year, Nesmith’s transition to the NBA was slightly delayed. However, he started connecting dots and improved his game as the season progressed, which was on full display in the Summer League.

Nesmith averaged 17.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor in five games this summer. He also connected on 36.1 percent from behind the arc, thus proving his case as being the best 3-point shooter to come out of the 2020 NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics power forward- Grant Williams

Due to the retooled team, Grant Williams will see the court similarly to how he did last season, however, with slightly fewer minutes. Williams averaged over 18 minutes per game last season and it’s hard to believe that’ll increase any this season.

Williams has some not-so-great moments while on the court, but for the most part, he has been a rather solid contributor since being drafted by the Boston Celtics 22nd overall in 2019. Former Celtics head coach, Brad Stevens, utilized Williams in multiple positions throughout his entire lineup over the last two years. In doing so, we’ve seen Williams play both forward positions and center.

Entering his third year, Williams should have more of an understanding of how he can best contribute to the team. This is also a prove-it type of year for Williams, as the Celtics are going to have to make their decision on bringing him back on a fourth-year option at the end of this season.

It’s worth mentioning that the acquisition of Juancho Hernangomez definitely affects Boston’s power forward rotation. So it’ll be interesting to see how the rotation looks after camp regarding the overall position.

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