Beijing time on July 2nd, as NBA's free agent market opened this summer, the trading work of each team has also begun.
According to the famous reporter Woj, Pacers traded Brogdon to Celtics , in exchange for Theis and Nesmith from the Celtics, as well as a 2023 first-round pick and other chips. Later, the famous reporter Woj once again added that the deal also included three two-way players from the Green Army: Nick Stauskas & Malik Fitz and Juwan Morgan . I have to say that this deal is really worth it. Theis and Nesmith are almost role players that the Green Army did not rely on in the playoffs . Theis even had side effects on the court at one time and could be used. Two scraps were exchanged for an All-Star-level defender. This deal must give Green Army general manager Stevens a big thumbs up.
The key to the Celtics reaching the finals last season was defense. They had the top individual defense capabilities in the league, and in terms of switching defenses and assisting defense, they had many players with outstanding athletic ability and tall stature. , but there are two main reasons why the team lost to the Warriors in the finals. One is the lack of quality of the stars. Tatum Although he is good, he dare not take action at critical moments, and he is still far from Curry's level. The second is that the team lacks a real playmaker, and this shortcoming is exactly what Brogdon can make up for.
Brogden averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game last season. His three-point shooting percentage dropped a bit compared to when he first joined the Pacers, but his 31.2% three-point shooting percentage is still considered adequate. There is a certain threat, but what is even more valuable is that Brogdon, as a point guard with a height of 1.96 meters, has certain height advantages in the same position. It is not a disadvantage to switch to the defensive forward. It is in line with the generally tall style of Green Army players, and Brogdon's organizational skills are exactly what the Green Army desperately needs.
Coupled with the recently signed tall turret Gallinari, the Celtics' lineup next season is really both offensive and defensive. If they meet the Warriors again, their physical advantage can continue, and the offensive end does not have to bear the burden. There are frequent misfires. As long as Tatum can take responsibility at critical moments and perform to his due level, I believe this new Green Army will not be afraid of the Warriors.
