How does backup big man Chris Boucher fit on the Boston Celtics?
But in a milieu of centers and forwards that includes the likes of Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman Sr., Luka Garza, Sam Hauser, and Amari Williams, just how exactly is the Canadian big man going to fit into Boston's frontcourt rotation? Able to shoot the ball and even put it on the floor a bit while protecting the rim and blocking shots at the perimeter on the other end of the court, a case can be made that he will fit quite well.
The cohost of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, linked up with NBA analyst Samson Folk from Raptors Republic to talk over how Boucher fits in Boston. Check it out below!
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