Just a thought, I’m curious about Leonard’s future with the Clippers, the franchise is in a very tentative situation with a coach that has been very up and down, the other star in Paul George who is seen as unreliable when it matters and a team lacking in make Leonard’s life easier.
Given he has yet to commit his long term future to the Clippers, an early exit could make him look for other options and for me the Celtics are perfect for him. Leonard wants options on offence? Brown and Tatum are young and lacking in ego. He wants to rest because of his injury issues? Our team is young enough to carry the load. Leonard wants help on the defensive end? Smart, Brown and Thompson to the rescue.
Given Kawhi is a New Balance guy, I also wonder if that gives the Celtics an in too.
If Walker can hold up this season a simple switch with picks attached could be enough if Leonard tells LA he won’t stay.
Thompson
Tatum
Leonard
Brown
Smart
Is this realistic? How would this team go?