The Boston Celtics , suffice to say, are unlikely to compete for an NBA championship for the upcoming campaign. Their roster experienced so much turnover this past offseason, losing four valuable contributors to their title-winning squad in Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, and Jayson Tatum , at best, will miss most of the season.
As much of a powerhouse as the Celtics have been these past few seasons, they simply won't have enough for next season, although there are quite a few breakout candidates on the roster. Payton Pritchard , the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, will be assuming a larger role , while Derrick White might be in for his first All-Star appearance if he manages to step into a larger-usage role with ease.
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