The 2016-17 NBA regular season is just over a quarter finished, and the Boston Celtics have already seen four of five starters - and their sixth man - miss significant time. It may still be early, but we're starting to get an idea about what this roster's character really is.
This team is fragile.
Isaiah Thomas becomes 6th Celtics player to miss time due to injury this season. Boston utilizes its 6th different starting lineup tonight. — Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) December 7, 2016
Now, before you get out your torches and pitchforks, let me explain myself.