3 weaknesses of the Boston Celtics that could be used against them in the 2021-22 NBA season

#2 The Boston Celtics do not have many scoring options

Jaylen Brown (#7) of the Boston Celtics

With a new head coach, there could be lot of changes in how the Boston Celtics approach games next season. But one thing is a given: not much scoring will likely happen outside of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

The franchise is committed to building a team around these two All-Stars. But whether they have done a good job of that heading into the 2021-22 NBA season is yet to be seen. In terms of fielding players who can score baskets, it could be argued that the Boston Celtics had a better lineup last year.

Kemba Walker, despite struggling to stay healthy, averaged 19.3 points, 4.9 assists and four rebounds in 43 appearances for the Celtics last season. In the playoffs, he posted decent numbers in the three games he featured in.

The same goes for Fournier, who joined the team on the transfer deadline. In only 16 games (ten starts) for the Celtics, he averaged 13 points, 3.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds. His efficiency improved in the postseason, as he averaged 15.4 points.

However, Richardson averaged 12.1 points in 59 games last season, while Schroder finished with 15.4 per game while playing for the LA Lakers. So the onus to score will almost always be on their All-Star duo, and the team could struggle if either or both of them are unavailable.

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#3 The Boston Celtics do not have enough rim protection

Boston Celtics

While the Boston Celtics have exceptional perimeter defenders in Smart and Brown, the same cannot be said about their interior defense. While Robert Williams deserves praise for his development as a rim protector, the same cannot be said for Al Horford or Enes Kanter, though.

Williams has continually developed his defensive players over the years, and has come a long way from his rookie years in a Celtics uniform. He has developed a lot more discipline, and has put his 7' 6" wingspan to good use with regard to swatting shots.

It is no secret that Kanter is not a great defender, as he struggles to move his feet in situations where he has to guard a quicker player. These situations occur more often than not due to pick-and-rolls. Horford, despite knowing the fundamentals, has lost his athleticism. and could also be a defensive liability in the paint.

The Celtics could undoubtedly struggle when playing against dominant big men like Joel Embiid and even Zion Williamson.