The C's have four big men on the roster right now, so how do they all fit?
With just about one month to go until the start of NBA training camp, we've started to take a look at some of the biggest questions for the Boston Celtics.
First, how much can the team expect from Paul George in this campaign? How will Jayson Tatum play without Jaylen Brown and can anyone take a real jump without Brown in the lineup?
We've also examined, in general, just how the Celtics might play with their new look roster, and with that comes another question: How do the Celtics handle their quartet of big men?
On that note...
The players themselves
--The 28-year-old Mitchell Robinson, signed to a three-year deal this offseason, is an eight-year veteran of the Knicks, where he blossomed into a very solid player. He appeared in 60 games last season, starting 16 of them. He averaged 5.7 ppg in just over 19 minutes, finishing eighth in the Sixth Man of the Year voting.
He played in all 18 Knicks playoff games, averaging 4.8 ppg as the Knicks won the title against the San Antonio Spurs.
--An unbelievable success for the player development department, Neemias Queta played in 76 games last season, averaging 10.2 ppg and 8.4 rebounds. A 7-footer, he's certainly capable of scoring a bit and aiding in rebounding and defensive efforts.
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images--Luka Garza has averaged 6.0 ppg for his career to go along with 2.7 rebounds. He was more productive last year with Boston, scoring 8.1 ppg in 69 games played. He also grabbed 4.1 rebounds and shot an exceptional 57.7 percent from the floor. He also shot 43 percent from three-point range. He's under contract for one more year.
--A 6-foot-11 center from New Orleans, Chris Cenac Jr. was taken in the first round of the NBA Draft. He started 36 games at the University of Houston, playing 25 minutes a game and averaging 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds. Long and athletic, he also averaged 0.5 blocks per night and he also had 0.8 steals. He was impressive in the NBA's Summer League.
Where the questions arise
1) If the Celtics continue to be a three-point dominant team, they probably only need one big man on the floor at all times, as he'll pair with four perimeter players. If that's the case, then Robinson and Queta are likely the only two to see real time.
2) If the C's attempt to get more balanced offensively, could we have more "double-big" scenarios? That would certainly make the Celtics less of threats from the outside, but it would help them defensively and on the glass, while also providing more paint touches to initiate offense.
3) Will Cenac spend most of his year in the G-League getting seasoning, or will the Celtics find room for him with the big club? His athleticism is certainly impressive, but can he really supplant any of the other three?
