Ryan Kalkbrenner might just be a perfect fit for the Boston Celtics
Former Creighton big man Ryan Kalkbrenner might just be a perfect fit for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics will likely need to add to their center depth with the likes of Boston big men Kristaps Porzingis a potential trade option for the team and both Luke Kornet and Al Horford having a status as unrestricted free agents heading into the thick of the 2025 NBA offseason.
Kalkbrenner is a true 7-footer who can protect the rim like few in the NCAA ranks last season, and has a solid shot from beyond the arc as well. He ought to be able to help the team right out of the gate, even if there is much in his game that will need some polishing to work at the NBA level.
Cohost of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, recently took some time to sit down with draft expert Nathan Grubal to talk about the Creighton alum and his potential fit with Boston. Check it out below!
If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: https://ytubl.ink/3Ffk
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