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Thon Maker Is A Risk Worth Taking For The Celtics

Why should the Celtics take a chance on such a raw player?

It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics need an interior post presence in their starting lineup.

The Celtics need an athletic big man who can go above the rim, run the court, and be a force inside. The city of Boston is desperate for a big man to enter the fray ever since Kevin Garnett was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

Sure, Boston’s defense ranked No. 5 in the NBA in defensive efficiency, according to ESPN, but the Celtics also ranked No.