last season's opening day roster vs. this year's

[otherdave]

Assuming no trades between now and opening day, how much better does this year's roster look?

V Faverani         David Lee
B Bass             Amir Johnson
A Bradley         A Bradley
R Rondo            I Thomas
J Green             J Crowder
G Wallace         J Jerebko
M Smart            M Smart
E Turner            E Turner
T Zeller            T Zeller
J Sullinger         J Sullinger
K Olynyk           K Olynyk
P Pressey         Terry Rozier
J Young            J Young
D Powell            Jordan Mickey
M Thornton         RJ Hunter
                         Perry Jones

[JBcat]

Much better overall combined with new players, and players from last year with another year of experience especially Smart.  I may give the edge to Green over Crowder but that's debatable IMO.  Thornton over Hunter for now based solely on experience.

[DarkAzcura]

There's a lot more balance on this year's roster. There's also a far clearer identity with clearer individual roles/goals, imo.

[GzUP617]

  Our roster this year is better, but pretty much most teams in the east got a lot better too. So I expect our record to either be the same as last years or worse.

[otherdave]

Yes, teams have gotten better on paper, but we know injuries are going to occur - even to the C's.  But injuries work to the C's advantage because of our depth and so little separation between 1 thru 12.  We don't lose as much talent and ability when one of our starters go down vs. most other Eastern teams.

[Celtics4ever]

More depth and talent across the board  and versatility.   We are going to have to wear down teams with our bench.

[manl_lui]

Smart is another year older, more experienced
Bradley - will start out the year as the leader of this squad (since Rondo trade)
Sullinger will play for a new contract

excited to see Lee play

expectations will be a bit higher than last year considered we overachieved.