How bad is the Boston Celtics' talent drain?
The Celtics are suddenly incredibly thin at the power forward and center positions. There's limited depth and a lack of proven NBA talent. Minott and Garza are both big swings from the front office, with the hope that they can develop and impress with larger roles than they've been afforded since entering the NBA.
In a recent episode of the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast, hosts Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese discuss the talent drain the Celtics are facing and what that could mean for the upcoming season. They discuss the upside of being a rebuilding or re-tooling team, along with how Boston's season could look from a wins and losses standpoint.
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