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Diversify your bigs: how Rob Williams and Al Horford dictate the Celtics offense

In the playoffs, diversity and versatility are kings. Or king and queen? Co-emperors maybe? Either way, you get the point. Diversity and versatility, while related, are two different concepts. Versatility is about having players that possess skillsets that do a wide variety of things. Diversity, on the other hand, is about having players that do different things and solve different problems. Ideally your team is built around players that are versatile, which allows them to play with a diverse group of teammates. That’s part of the power of the Jays; their versatility unlocks the ability to diversify the lineups around them.