In June final yr, the Celtics made a daring, game-changing resolution: buying and selling away guard Marcus Good in a three-team deal to get centre Porzingis from the Washington Wizards.
This sudden transfer despatched shockwaves by means of the fanbase. Good was the center of the group, he even dyed his hair inexperienced. It was a transfer that signalled Boston’s all-in method to clinching the title.
Porzingis by no means clicked alongside famous person Luka Doncic throughout his time at Dallas, however his improvement since leaving in 2022 may come again to hang-out them as he returns from damage after lacking the play-offs up to now.
The 28-year-old is dubbed ‘The Unicorn’ for his versatile ability set and taking pictures prowess, and could possibly be the X-factor on this best-of-seven collection.
Porzingis, due to his taking pictures, will pressure Dallas into having to defend the perimeter much more.
It is a defensive scheme they have not often employed up to now within the play-offs and his presence behind the arc will create house for stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to take advantage of, probably stretching the Mavericks.