Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Boston Celtics

Boston has been on the verge of making the NBA Finals for the last four seasons as they have lost in the Eastern Conference Finals three times in the last four years. Bringing in a big man like Myles Turner to pair with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum not only makes the Celtics a dangerous, athletic, and young team, but it would be enough to finally get them to the NBA Finals.

Myles Turner is one of the best defensive big men in the entire NBA, as he has had 707 blocks in five NBA seasons, and joining a Celtics team that finished second in the league in opponents points per game last season is crazy to think about. 

The Celtics gave up around 107 points per game to their opponents last season, but with the addition of a player like Turner, that number could fall below 103 points per game and while that does not seem like a major difference, it easily adds 5+ wins to the Boston Celtics. With his abilities to be a factor on both ends of the court and be a threat to shoot as a center, Myles Turner could greatly affect this Boston Celtics team and not only help bring them to the NBA Finals but possibly help them win a championship.

Acquiring Doug McDermott and Jeremy Lamb also has a major impact because of the Celtics’ problems with their bench over the years. As mentioned earlier, Boston’s bench has consistently been near the bottom of the league in terms of offensive production and this season is no different. 

So far this year, Boston’s bench is bottom ten in the league and the bench will not get better anytime soon unless they make a trade to add some depth. McDemott and Lamb are experienced, veteran players who can contribute immediately for the Celtics and thrive off the bench. 

The Celtics have Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum as their two star players and with this trade, they would have one of the best interior defenders in the NBA as well as a reliable bench as well. This is the formula for a championship for the Boston Celtics. If they can execute this trade and only trade away Kemba Walker, it would be a major win for a franchise looking for their 18th championship in franchise history.