The Boston Celtics lost the league's all-time leading three-point shooter, and they are still in position to say the weapons around Rajon Rondo are better than they were a season ago.
Ray Allen is a Celtic no more, and with his departure came the inevitable task of finding a similar player who could stretch the court just by being on the floor. However, the Celtics did just that, adding some key pieces in the draft and through free agency that should help ease the pain of Allen's trip south.
Boston added former Dallas Mavericks sixth-man Jason Terry, the noted fourth-quarter marksman and high-volume shooter who helped the Mavs to the championship in 2011. Along with his offensive prowess comes a big mouth, which should fit right in with Kevin Garnett.
If Terry were the only replacement for Allen, the C's would still be in good position with an Avery Bradley-Terry rotation. But finding a way to add Courtney Lee as depth at both shooting guard and small forward was another low-key move that should pay huge dividends for the sometimes stagnant offense in Boston.
Throw in draft picks Fab Melo and Jared Sullinger, the reacquisition of Chris Wi ...
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How the Boston Celtics’ Offseason Additions Will Allow Rajon Rondo to Thrive
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