The quiet consistency of Daniel Theis

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsOne of the biggest question marks for the Celtics entering the year had been their front court depth. Everyone had major concerns with what Boston would do without a major star anchoring the center position. The trade deadline went by with rumors and speculations, but few considered Boston’s bird in hand. If critics and fans just turned and looked within, they’d see the value of the current starting center, Daniel Theis.

Theis has started most of the year as a more versatile option to Enes Kanter and somewhat of a placeholder to Robert Williams who many consider to be the future at the 5. However, Theis has come into his own and has really found a way to impact…