For me it’s Avery Bradley. His defensive tenacity alongside Marcus and Al at that time is why I’m a fan of this team in the first place
PatriotMissiles
Walter McCarthy. I. Love. Walter! Tommy points!
valid21
Depends how far back we are going, but I’ll just stick with the last 10 years or so.
For me, it’s Rozier, Baynes and Marcus Morris.
Rozier’s 2018 playoffs were incredible, Baynes was probably the best Embiid defender in basketball and got into his head like no one else and Morris was just really fun to watch when he was in a zone and because of how much emotion he played with.
iritian
I miss Rob, by far one of the most unique set of skills I’ve seen in a player
Far_Rock8226
I still believe Rob can be a dpoy candidate to this day, injuries really stunted his growth in the game.
davidasc22
It’ll be interesting to see if any players ever come back to Boston. It’ll be tough with the cap.
I was surprised when Theis didn’t come back when we obviously had the need and he was waived.
Either the team was interested or he chose the Clippers over us, which is wild. We have booted him several times though.
outdrawed
Leon Powe
Brett Szabo
tisdellcj
Taco Fall
HC Brad Stevens knew how much the people wanted Taco!
Sweet_Weakness3
Shane Larkin
Dumpling_Emperor
Recently, it’s Rob. Such a fun, likable player when healthy. I hope he’s able to pull together a long career. DPOY upside.
Also, Scary Terry. That series against the 76ers was so much fun to watch.
JesseJamesGames449
Smart Theis and Baynes.
BarryLird33_
Brandon Bass was always a fave of mine. That midrange jump shot was crazy. He would jump so high then release. Not to mention those 2 handed dunks.
SSJCelticGoku
No person I miss more than IT, dude saved this franchise . But since he’s not a role player
It’s def Avery Bradley
jotyma5
Rob Williams hands down. Smart too but idk if that counts as role player
SirDerpus24
Jonas Jerebko stood on business
jjjuuubbbsss
Remember how long we had Semi as one of the immediate bench guys? He had his moments but those days were rough.
madethisforultra
Tony Allen
Blacksheep0167
James Posey
GardenRafters
Rondo. It will always be Rajon Rondo. I fucking love that dude.
SL_1183
I yearn for Jiri Welsch.
schoolboypoop
Rob Williams. He was just so special, block after block and the alleyoop threat. It was just exciting whenever he was on the court. But the injuries just didn’t make him a viable long term option.
seasoned-veteran
Vitaly Potapenko
JewLawyerFromSunny
All of Australia. He would’ve been the perfect third big for this line up. Hope his health is doing great.
carlos_rodz_
Brandon Bass never missed a middy in his life
StarGundamFormer
Jae Crowder is my “I miss this guy” role player. Not sure why but I always liked him.
UGetTheHeBitchDance
Delonte West.
Jealous_Foot8613
Gotta be Marcus but also grant
ChickenWhiskers
Tony Delk. High-IQ baller, scrappy defense and a great corner shot. Quick and strong. Was awesome during those early-aughts playoff runs.
poeticchaos_
All of these comments are taking me down memory lane. Being a Celtics fan has truly been fun asf
onecity585
Eddie House!!
particularswamp
James Posey
Barkingpanther
Goddamn Marcus Smart!
BackstreetsTilTheEnd
Robert Williams 100%
dumbdaryl
I miss Avery Bradley frfr
jchimself2
Leon Pooooo-auoooooo-auoooo-auoowe
Impossible_Nature849
I said this on another thread, but just look back at the rosters of the past six or seven years and see HOW MANY DIFFERENT DUDES looked great on the Celtics. Also, they’ve succeeded under three different coaches, none of whom were fired for incompetence. This team is plug-and-play and no drama, and even if 1-6 weren’t locked up, they would be highly competitive for a long time with just Brad and the Jays.
skytrees413
2018 playoff run, Rozier called Eric Bledsoe “drew bledsoe” on accident. E Bledsoe took offense, naturally Rozier wore a blue #11 Bledsoe jersey to the next game and the garden went nuts. Miss that squad.
Dseltzer1212
Great guy but a one trick pony! The team needed to move past both Smart and Williams to take the team to the next level. Yes, I’d like to see them both back here as bench players but their salaries are likely way too high. But, when or if Horford retires, Willam’s would make a great backup center to Zingas.
AdmiralWackbar
Ricky Davis, my man
ericdeben
Rob and Smart were 2 of my favorite Celtics. I think Smart could come back after Jrue retires (Jrue is 4 years older and contract expires in 2028). Rob will be a UFA in 2026. He could come back after Horford retires. Both would hurt our 5-out offensive scheme, though.
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For me it’s Avery Bradley. His defensive tenacity alongside Marcus and Al at that time is why I’m a fan of this team in the first place
Walter McCarthy. I. Love. Walter! Tommy points!
Depends how far back we are going, but I’ll just stick with the last 10 years or so.
For me, it’s Rozier, Baynes and Marcus Morris.
Rozier’s 2018 playoffs were incredible, Baynes was probably the best Embiid defender in basketball and got into his head like no one else and Morris was just really fun to watch when he was in a zone and because of how much emotion he played with.
I miss Rob, by far one of the most unique set of skills I’ve seen in a player
I still believe Rob can be a dpoy candidate to this day, injuries really stunted his growth in the game.
It’ll be interesting to see if any players ever come back to Boston. It’ll be tough with the cap.
I was surprised when Theis didn’t come back when we obviously had the need and he was waived.
Either the team was interested or he chose the Clippers over us, which is wild. We have booted him several times though.
Leon Powe
Brett Szabo
Taco Fall
HC Brad Stevens knew how much the people wanted Taco!
Shane Larkin
Recently, it’s Rob. Such a fun, likable player when healthy. I hope he’s able to pull together a long career. DPOY upside.
Also, Scary Terry. That series against the 76ers was so much fun to watch.
Smart Theis and Baynes.
Brandon Bass was always a fave of mine. That midrange jump shot was crazy. He would jump so high then release. Not to mention those 2 handed dunks.
No person I miss more than IT, dude saved this franchise . But since he’s not a role player
It’s def Avery Bradley
Rob Williams hands down. Smart too but idk if that counts as role player
Jonas Jerebko stood on business
Remember how long we had Semi as one of the immediate bench guys? He had his moments but those days were rough.
Tony Allen
James Posey
Rondo. It will always be Rajon Rondo. I fucking love that dude.
I yearn for Jiri Welsch.
Rob Williams. He was just so special, block after block and the alleyoop threat. It was just exciting whenever he was on the court.
But the injuries just didn’t make him a viable long term option.
Vitaly Potapenko
All of Australia. He would’ve been the perfect third big for this line up. Hope his health is doing great.
Brandon Bass never missed a middy in his life
Jae Crowder is my “I miss this guy” role player. Not sure why but I always liked him.
Delonte West.
Gotta be Marcus but also grant
Tony Delk. High-IQ baller, scrappy defense and a great corner shot. Quick and strong. Was awesome during those early-aughts playoff runs.
All of these comments are taking me down memory lane. Being a Celtics fan has truly been fun asf
Eddie House!!
James Posey
Goddamn Marcus Smart!
Robert Williams 100%
I miss Avery Bradley frfr
Leon Pooooo-auoooooo-auoooo-auoowe
I said this on another thread, but just look back at the rosters of the past six or seven years and see HOW MANY DIFFERENT DUDES looked great on the Celtics. Also, they’ve succeeded under three different coaches, none of whom were fired for incompetence. This team is plug-and-play and no drama, and even if 1-6 weren’t locked up, they would be highly competitive for a long time with just Brad and the Jays.
2018 playoff run, Rozier called Eric Bledsoe “drew bledsoe” on accident. E Bledsoe took offense, naturally Rozier wore a blue #11 Bledsoe jersey to the next game and the garden went nuts. Miss that squad.
Great guy but a one trick pony! The team needed to move past both Smart and Williams to take the team to the next level. Yes, I’d like to see them both back here as bench players but their salaries are likely way too high. But, when or if Horford retires, Willam’s would make a great backup center to Zingas.
Ricky Davis, my man
Rob and Smart were 2 of my favorite Celtics. I think Smart could come back after Jrue retires (Jrue is 4 years older and contract expires in 2028). Rob will be a UFA in 2026. He could come back after Horford retires. Both would hurt our 5-out offensive scheme, though.
Jonas Jerebko