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Boston Celtics Continue to Search for Versatile Bigs

As the Boston Celtics continue the process of their rebuild, it is becoming clearer and clearer what Danny Ainge is looking for in his front court, versatility. They had high hopes for Jared Sullinger, whose ability to use his frame to be a capable defender and rebounder, was supposed to be combined with an ability to stretch the floor. Unfortunately, he is yet to prove he can stretch the floor and it is starting to feel as if he will never reach the versatility that the Celtics want.

Kelly Olynyk, the lone successful player in their front court, had that success because of his ability to stretch the floor.