What does new Boston Celtics big man Luka Garza bring to the team?
Garza's presence will help blunt the impact of the loss of Kornet for Boston in the coming 2025-26 NBA season, but the Celtics will likely need to keep adding bodies to play in the frontcourt. But what can Garza do to help Boston get better while they continue to retool the roster?
The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below!
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