Brad Stevens lands Brogdon and Gallinari plus other thoughts

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesI have scattered thoughts after the first few days of free agency. Some of them may become obsolete within a few hours, but most of them will not.

First of all, how can you not be thrilled at the Celtics landing Malcolm Brogdon at the price at which he cost? Only a protected first rounder, Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith, and a bench mob? That’s a steal. I mean, all respect to Theis, who filled in admirably for us (again). And best of luck to Crash Nesmith; I hope he finds his shot in Indy. I’ll miss the bench celebrations from Fitts and company. Still, this is Malcolm Brogdon we’re talking about.

Brogdon doubles down on the team’s identity of defense and ball…