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NBA: Ranking Every Team’s Starting Backcourt Heading Into 2016-17

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Apr 6, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and guard Avery Bradley (0) celebrate during the final moments of the second half of the Boston Celtics 104-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and guard Avery Bradley (0) celebrate during the final moments of the second half of the Boston Celtics 104-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

10. Boston Celtics

Starting Backcourt: Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley

The Boston Celtics are a lot like the Pistons – except a bit better. Isaiah Thomas actually was an All-Star last season and averaged 22.2 points per game to go along with his identical 6.2 assists to Jackson.

At the shooting guard position, Avery Bradley shot better than KCP from deep and was also successful in garnering an All-Defensive First Team nod.

That edge over the Pistons pushes the Celtics into the top 10 and deservedly so.

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