Look up and down the Boston Celtics roster, and you’ll be pressed to find more than a small handful of two-man combinations that play heavy minutes and make the team better.
One of those combinations, so far, is Kelly Olynyk and Jared Sullinger. As two of Boston’s last three first-round draft picks (the unforgettable Fab Melo living on forever as the third), the numbers are hopeful—but far from definitive—in showing that the Celtics may have a promising stew in their frontcourt.
All NBA teams have boat loads of talent, but the smart ones target and add complementary skill sets to what’s already there.
If you got a high-volume scorer, then sign someone who can rebound his missed shots instead of another high-volume scorer. If you have a point guard with transparent court vision who takes plays off on defense, then pile up on three-point shooters and slashers—but make sure they can play man-to-man defense. These things are key.
It’s very early, but in 7.9 minutes per game (270 in total this season), Boston outscores opponents by 1 ...
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Can a Jared Sullinger, Kelly Olynyk Frontline Work for Boston Celtics?
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