Coming into the season, many Celtics writers (including myself) suggested Daniel Theis should be the starting center. We gambled on his toughness, IQ and ability to hit enough open 3-pointers to keep a defense honest. Over his last ten games Theis has come through in a noticeable way.
So, how exactly has Theis looked over this stretch? His numbers during this run are impressive. Theis is averaging 40 percent from deep on 2 attempts per game while also sinking 56.1 percent of his total field goals. What’s more, he is revving up the defensive effort. It shows in the 1.