Jan 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson (13) yells out in celebration in front of Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) after a play during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Celtics signed Tristan Thompson over the offseason to help anchor down their center position. However, after Joel Embiid had his way with the team on Wednesday scoring 42 points, is the veteran center really the answer?
Last year in the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo dominated in his matchup with Daniel Theis, springing questions on how the Boston Celtics can upgrade their big man position.