To put it bluntly, the Boston Celtics were not a good offensive team last season. The Celtics' 101.1 offensive rating was third worst among 2012 playoff teams, ahead of only the Milwaukee Bucks and Derrick Rose-less Chicago Bulls. And at least on paper, the offense figures to get worse with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in Brooklyn.
Still, there's reason to believe the Celtics could stave off offensive decay next year. Obviously, a big component will be Rajon Rondo's health, as Boston will struggle to create anything without one of the NBA's best passers and the team's only veteran ball-handler. His health, combined with some internal improvement and just a few tweaks in approach, could prop up the C's offense to a league-average outfit next year.
That may not sound particularly impressive, but with so many young players figuring to see big minutes, it's hard to expect much more. To become more than average in future seasons, the Celtics need to start by forging the right approach next year. With that in mind, here are three factors Boston should focus on to lay the foundation for a sustai ...
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3 Ways the Boston Celtics Can Improve Their Offense Next Season
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