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Blakeley: The Boston Celtics needed to trade for Kristaps Porzingis

Despite a touch of sorrow for Marcus Smart’s departure after the Boston Celtics elected to deal him away to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the deal to bring aboard Washington Wizards star big man Kristaps Porzingis, some fans and analysts can’t hide their excitement for the Porzingis trade to a degree that can’t be ignored.

Among them is cohost of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast A. Sherrod Blakely, who shared his perspective on the recent seismic shifts in the Celtics lineup on the podcast’s most recent episode. Listen in for an in-depth look at the implications of these key trades, balancing the bittersweet farewell with the anticipation of new opportunities for the Celtics.

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To catch up on Blakely’s excitement for Boston’s new addition to their frontcourt rotation, take a look at the clip embedded below.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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