What Does the Boston Celtics’ Starting Lineup Look Like For The 2021-22 Season?

Boston Celtics are one of the most successful organizations in NBA history. They have won the most championships in franchise history. Moreover, many great players have played in the Celtics uniform. However, since their last title in 2008, things have not gone their way.

Last season, the Celtics finished as the 7th seed in the regular season. Eventually, their season ended after the Brooklyn Nets took care of them in the first round of the playoffs. But their major hiccup last season was Jaylen Brown’s injury.

Now, with his return, Boston has their All-Star duo back for the season.

The 2021-22 Boston Celtics

After an underwhelming finish last season, Boston will look to make a deep playoff run. The Celtics have made some underdog signings with Josh Richardson and Schroder. Also, they have made their intentions to compete quite clear and they have the necessary pieces as well. Here is how they will line up.

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Backcourt

Marcus Smart (Point Guard)

Smart is a great two-way player in the league. As he has been consistent with Boston, he will most likely take the starting point guard position over Dennis Schroder. His hustle on the court makes him an enormous threat to the opposition. Moreover, he is a great shooter. But, it is his defense that the Celtics will need more than anything.

Jaylen Brown (Shooting Guard)

As Brown went down with a wrist injury last year, he missed a good part of the season, causing Boston to go down to the 7th seed.

He and Jayson Tatum form the offensive core of this Celtics. Hence, his performance could be ‘make or break’ for Boston in the coming season.

Frontcourt

Josh Richardson (Small Forward) 

Another defensive presence, Richardson also adds size to the lineup. Moreover, he is also a reliable scorer. The Celtics need someone like him on the floor, especially after trading away Kemba Walker in the off-season. Richardson played for the Dallas Mavericks last season, putting up 12 points to go with 1 steal. He is also a 91% free throw shooter.

Jayson Tatum (Power Forward)

Arguably, the best player on the Celtics roster, Tatum, is the centerpiece of the organization. He scored 50 points in their sole win against the Nets in the playoffs. Notably, he even earned praise from Kevin Durant after a successful Olympic Games. Being the primary scorer, he put up 26 points per game last season while shooting 38% from deep.

Robert Williams III (Center)

Wrapping up the Celtics starting lineup is Williams, who impressed a lot in the post-season last year. He broke the Celtics record for most blocks in a playoff game with 9 against Brooklyn. Williams will fulfill the role of being the rim protector for Boston in the coming season.

The Celtics are a young group this season. They will have to find ways to develop their young players and have a better season this time around. Do you think the Boston Celtics will have a better season than last year?

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What do you make of their potential starting 5?