When Gordon Hayward went down five minutes into last season, everyone knew that other players would have to step up. Individuals that were not expected to play much were now needed to contribute on a nightly basis.
Arguably the most surprising contributor out of these players was the play of German rookie Daniel Theis.
Unknown to the majority of fans at the beginning of the season, Theis began to make a name for himself. He was one of the most consistent players off of the Boston bench and was someone who Brad Stevens could rely on.