Celtics Projected for ‘Cake Walk’ Path to NBA Finals, Ex-Laker suggests

Key Takeaways

– Former Lakers guard, Nick Young, predicts an easy route to the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics.
– The Boston Celtics’ potential contenders lack experience, boosting their chances for a smooth sail to the finals.
– The Celtics eye former Laker, Andre Drummond, as a potential free-agent recruit.
– The decision to retain big men, Luke Kornet, and Xavier Tillman, could majorly influence the Celtics’ game strategies.

Ex-Laker Nick Young Foresees Easy Path for Celtics

Achieving a prominent spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Boston Celtics are now slated to tackle either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Orlando Magic. Former Lakers guard, Nick Young, strongly believes the Celtics will have a simple run towards the NBA Finals.

Young confidently stated on his social media account, “Boston cake walk to the finals,” on May 2. Certainly, his optimism is not unfounded. The Cavaliers haven’t bagged a playoff series since 2018; the Magic’s last was even farther back in 2010. Given these statistics, the Celtics seem to stand on secure ground.

The Celtics’ Experienced Lineup

The Celtics team, enriched with talents like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, have been to four Eastern Conference Finals, including a Finals appearance in 2024. Their immense experience could potentially tip the scales in their favor. However, the outcome remains to be seen as the Celtics would have to establish their experience advantage against their remaining opponents in the playoffs.

Considerations for Future Free Agents

Amidst playoff discussions, the Boston Celtics also needs to strategize for the forthcoming off-season. With several significant team members like Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman about to step into free agency, the Celtics should start considering their valuable replacements. In this context, ex-Laker Andre Drummond surfaces as a promising contender.

Zach Buckley from Bleacher Report highlighted that Drummond should be on the Celtics shortlist as he is “hyper-active” around the basket and could be open to ring-chasing on a minimum contract. Having expressed interest in Drummond previously, the Celtics might find the ex-Laker an interesting fit.

Celtics Grapple with Retention Dilemma

One of the pivotal challenges the Celtics face is the decision about retaining their key big men – Kornet and Tillman. Grant Hughes writes on Bleacher Report that this could be Boston’s toughest decision, as it might not be fruitful to keep both centers on a team that already houses talented figures like Kristaps Porziņģis, Al Horford, and Neemias Queta. The potential departure of Kornet or Tillman could indeed open up prospects for flexible recruits like Drummond.

As the Celtics navigate their future strategies, the prediction of an easy track to the NBA Finals acts as a booster. Will this projection translate into reality? Only time can tell.

 

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