This Boston Celtics Observation Should Make Fans Very Excited

The other day, I wrote a story about what I'd like to see change for the Boston Celtics in 2026-27. Within that piece, I discussed the 3-point shot. It's clear that the Celtics plan on being largely dependent on the three again this year, but I would like to see them utilize their big men more in order to create open 3's for shooters who are in rhythm. 

Here is what I wrote:

That said, I'd love to see the Celtics change up the way in which they get the 3-point shot. With regards to the point above, can they get those three's in transition? When Robinson and Queta are on the floor, can they get paint touches for them where they then draw a double and kick out to an open shooter? 

The whole thing is this: The Celtics need to get shots for shooters in rhythm, when they are open. It can't just be a pick-and-roll situation where the shooter is taking a forced and contested three.

To add onto that, those shots can't just come from a player who dribbles up the floor and fires, and you don't want the ball to just loaf around the perimeter either. I don't mind a team that shoots a lot of 3's, but I want those shots to come from good looks that are created off good ball movement.

Well, with this in mind, you can imagine the happiness I felt at this post on social media from Celtics reporter Bobby Manning, who says he's noticed the team playing through their big men more this offseason. He added that he's seen more off-ball work from Jayson Tatum.

That is excellent to hear, because it shows that the Celtics are cognizant of the offense not being stagnant and are trying to initiate offense through ball movement, not just isolation.

We'll get our first look at the offense on Thursday night when the Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first game of the preseason (7 p.m. ET in Cleveland).

While the preseason rotation will certainly be different than what we'll see in the regular season, it will also be a good chance to get a look at Mitchell Robinson, Paul George and Mike Conley, who will be making their first appearances in a C's uniform.

It's also going to be the first chance to see the Celtics without Jaylen Brown, who was dealt to the 76ers in the summer.