Editor's Note: In a three-part series, Chris Forsberg is sharing 13 thoughts on the 13 Celtics players who have played in the team's first 13 games. Part 1 focused on the "core four." Next up: four of the team's top role players.

One of the more encouraging developments through the early part of the 2025-26 season has been the contributions of role players for these new-look Boston Celtics.

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After the team’s offseason roster overhaul, it was fair to wonder who was ready to step into elevated roles. The Celtics confidently rolled 10 deep in recent seasons, but beyond the returnees who contributed to the 2024 championship run, it was fair to wonder who amongst a motley crew of recent draftees and offseason signings

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