Opinion: The Boston Celtics Need To Trade For This Former Rookie Of The Year

I believe that the Boston Celtics need a true point guard on their roster next season, and they should consider trading for Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon. The Celtics are currently tied up with the Golden State Warriors 2-2 in the 2022 NBA Finals.

The Boston Celtics are in the NBA Finals, and they are just two wins away from winning the 2022 NBA Championship. 

Celtics drop Game 4 against the Warriors 107-97

Presented by @Shaws. Perfecting the art of Fresh. pic.twitter.com/V8k328Hpg0

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) June 11, 2022

Therefore, it's safe to say they have built an elite roster. 

However, I believe that for next season if they want to remain as a true contender, they need to add a true point guard into the mix.  

One of the players that I believe they should take a look at is 2016 Rookie of The Year Malcolm Brogdon.

Why Brogdon?

The Indiana Pacers star point guard is already 29-years-old, and the Pacers are one of the worst teams in the NBA. 

Therefore, he should be able to be moved for a fair price if they look to trade him. 

In addition, he is more of a true point guard than the Celtics have. 

Marcus Smart is a great combo guard, who can do it all, but I do not see him as a true point guard. 

Special pass from Malcolm Brogdon to set up Edmond Sumner for a quarter 3. Pacers trail 64-60 at halftime: pic.twitter.com/BlflL0ieZv

— Tony East (@TonyREast) January 30, 2021

As for Brogdon, he averaged 7.1 assists per game in 2020 and could come into a role on the Celtics as a lead facilitator who is not looking to put up big scoring numbers. 

During the 2020 season, he also averaged 10.0 assists per game during the NBA Playoffs. 

The former Virginia star is not seen as one of the top passers in the league, but I think that given the opportunity to be the floor general of an elite team like the Celtics he could be a player who averages over 8.0 assists per game.

Such a great pass here by Malcolm Brogdon.

Great vision to find a cutting Turner. #IndianaStyle pic.twitter.com/9MGBV44w3o

— Justin Byers (@justin_a_byers) November 28, 2019

Is he the best option? 

No. 

Could he help the Celtics in a big way? 

Yes. 

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