Any chance the 2-BIG lineup the Celtics are running out there is clogging up the lane for JayCrew on offense? It would be nice if those two + Smart didn't have to start every game as ISO jump shooters. I read somewhere in preseason Smart was offensively efficient at posting up his man, that's also out the window with TT/Theis combo on the floor
Does any defense need to stay within 8 feet of Daniel Theis or TT on the perimeter?
While Teague or Pritchard would be my cup of tea they could literally play anyone there: Semi, Javonte, Semi, Nesmith and they would be more competent than Theis or TT in this role.
If it's an EGO thing, as some have suggested, then rip one out after 2 minutes.
Brad has unsuccessfully played this lineup ~5X more minutes than any other lineup so far. It's a good thing TT was out against Memphis, so we didn't have to witness a close game there.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BOS/2021/lineups/#all_lineups_5-man_