First off, everyone’s favorite: Marcus Smart. He’s having his best offensive season since joining the Boston Celtics, scoring 12.4 points and dishing 4.8 assists per game, while shooting 35 percent from downtown on 6.5 threes per game. On the defensive side of the ball, Smart is as valuable as ever, guarding the opposing team’s best player repeatedly, and sacrificing his body for the good of the team. Come playoff time, he will be the most used player off the bench, probably averaging upwards of 30 minutes per game.
Next, let’s look to the center rotation, with Enes Kanter.