Anfernee Simons backing Celtics into corner they were destined to hit

Anfernee Simons is a genuinely good player providing value to the Celtics, but team needs could still see him off.

Boston Celtics v Toronto Raptors | Vaughn Ridley/GettyImagesWhen the Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons, a dilemma was instantly created. Simons is a talented player who can provide positive value to any team he's signed to, but he's also playing on an expiring contract for a side to which he offers more of a surplus of quality than a missing ingredient.

With the trade deadline just over one month away, the Celtics are now facing the reality that trading Simons still remains their most viable path to improvement.

It's an unfortunate truth, as Simons has sacrificed his ego and…