Will any of the Boston Celtics younger talents take a leap next season?
As such, things could get ugly before they start to get better. After all, most of the youthful talent at Joe Mazzulla's disposal is rather inexperienced at the NBA level, and that includes recent additions Luka Garza and Josh Minott. Nevertheless, the hope will be that with good coaching and consistent roles, at least a couple of the younger guys can take a developmental jump.
During a recent episode of the "First To The Floor" podcast, the hosts discussed Boston's youthful roster and debated which members of the younger core could take a developmental leap next season. From third-year forward Jordan Walsh to rookie Hugo Gonzalez, Mazzulla will have his hands full as he tries to educate some future contributors.
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