In a new interview with Sports Illustrated’s Bobby Krivitsky, seven-time All-WNBA First Team star Candace Parker offers insights on the Boston Celtics’ recent roster changes. For many fans and analysts, trading Marcus Smart away for Kristaps Porzingis was a risky move. But Parker sees the wisdom in Boston’s front office trying something new. “Sometimes, in championship pursuit, there are some things that are unpopular decisions but much needed,” she explained.
“I don’t think you could have come back with the same core. You needed to keep Jaylen, (you) needed to keep Jayson, and I think the Celtics have struggled from that four or five position in the playoffs.”
Buy Celtics Tickets“Anytime (that) you’re able to have somebody like Kristaps, who is able to step out and knock down the 3, I think it will give more space to an offense that already creates and makes you make choices,” adds the WNBA legend.
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“So, I personally like it on the offensive end,” offered Parker. “I think it’s to be determined defensively because I think that’s where they’ll miss Marcus Smart the most.”
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