The Boston Celtics pretty much have the perfect team, but there might be a way to upgrade it. According to Chicago Bulls insider Joe Cowley, the Bulls are expected to aggressively shop star guard Lonzo Ball at the trade deadline.
This season, Ball is averaging five points, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal per game. While this doesn’t seem like much, keep in mind he’s coming off two seasons of not playing due to injury.
Ball would be a great pickup to increase the playmaking of the bench. He would be an extra guard to allow Payton Pritchard to focus more on scoring, and Ball playmaking.
While Ball would be a playmaker first, he can still score, and in the Celtics’ style. The Celtics love to shoot from deep, and with a career 36% from three, he would fit in perfectly.
Ball is also a great defender, with his steal per game and his height, he would be able to guard at least three positions effectively.
Should the Celtics consider him? Absolutely, as long as they can make him work with their payroll. They might have to give up Al Horford and some picks, but it could be worth it.
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