Apr 4, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) gestures while watching game action against Toronto Raptors with team mates (from left) Jared Sullinger, Phil Pressley and Jonas Jerebko on the bench at Air Canada Centre. The Celtics won 117-116 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
4. Boston Celtics
2014-2015 Efficiency Rating: 46.0
Brad Stevens quickly has established himself as one of the top coaches in the NBA. His magical work with last year’s Celtics was nothing short of astonishing. He now has a talented roster and looks to make a splash next season.
Apr 26, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard
Isaiah Thomas(4) controls the ball during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
The roster make-up is a little different, so it will be curious to see how the rotation works out. Somehow, if Boston can parlay their large quantity of assets for a star, this team could elevate their status within the East.
Here are just a few of the players off the bench that could contribute this season: Kelly Olynyk, Tyler Zeller, Jared Sullinger, Jonas Jerebko, Evan Turner, James Young, R.J. Hunter, Isaiah Thomas and Terry Rozier. If that doesn’t scream depth, I am not sure what does.
Last year’s Celtics bench was tops in the league in scoring with 41.8 ppg. The crazy part is this bench may be a little bit deeper than last year’s.
Thomas will by far be the key cog off of the bench. He is a great talented scorer who has the green light to fire away when he comes into the game.
The future is great in Boston, because maybe they will be able to lure a star with their immense amount of assets. For now, they will be a fun team to watch and with a deep and talented bench.
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