Although Celtics encountered multiple problems during the offseason, they are still one of the most promising teams to compete for the championship in the new season. Facing the new season, Celtics' interim coach Mazula said that he would try more small ball lineups, which also means that the Celtics are likely to increase the speed of offense and defense conversion in the new season. If this is the case, then there will be surprises in the Celtic rotation.
The reason why the Celtics tried more small ball tactics is not only related to the injury crisis faced by the team. Not to mention whether Gallinari will return in the new season, just Rowe's injury recovery will cause a headache for the Celtics' coaching staff. As an important member of the Celtics' inside line, Rowe had another knee arthroscopy surgery before the start of the new season, and his condition was able to recover to a certain level after his return, which is also a problem that the Celtics need to face in advance.
Although the Celtics still have Horford inside, after playing the second spring of his career last season, it is also a question how much oil there is in Horford's fuel tank. What's more, Horford also has certain potential for injury and his age is gradually increasing. If the Celtics overuse Horford, it is very likely to have adverse reactions. Therefore, the team needs to use small ball tactics to neutralize the problems faced by the team.
In addition, Tatum and Brown also need to have more helpers around you. During the offseason, Gerwi asked the Celtics for a big contract. After not getting the answer, Gerwi also had new ideas about his future. If he chooses to leave, the Celtics' inside rotation will face crisis again. The addition of Griffin is a supplement to the Celtics' inside line, but there are also doubts about whether he can adapt to the new team's tactics.
Under such premise, the Celtics' small ball tactics may be a good way to inspire the team's chemical reaction. Looking through the Celtics' lineup, White may be a surprise player in the team's new season. After joining the Celtics last season, White became an important member of the team's rotation lineup, especially during the finals. White's performance on both offense and defense once gave the Celtics hope to win the championship, and also made the Celtics happy about the mid-season deal.
As a forward player, White can play in multiple positions on the court, especially in small ball tactics, and can even top the No. 5 position. In terms of offense, White has stable three-point shooting ability and can create enough offensive space for his teammates. On the defensive end, White was able to use his rich game experience to discover the opponent's loopholes, and quickly launched a counterattack after completing the steal, adding new impetus to the Celtics' tactical changes.
For the new season, the Celtics obviously need to use better performance to fight back against people's doubts. As an important member of the Celtics rotation, White's performance in the new season will also become the basis for the Celtics to achieve good results. In the Celtics' small ball tactics, White is likely to play the role of Warriors' Dream Chasing Green, providing high-quality connections for the team's offensive and defensive transformation, and at the same time providing guarantees for the team's goal to win the championship.
