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The Boston Celtics face a pressing question this season: who will emerge as the reliable secondary scorer alongside star forward Jayson Tatum? This topic was recently dissected by Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, hosts of the "First to the Floor" podcast, who examined a concerning pattern following the offseason decision to send Tatum's longtime wing partner Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The pattern in question is Boston's heavy reliance on Paul George to serve as the team's second scoring option. Meanwhile, guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard have yet to find consistent offensive rhythms, leaving a noticeable gap in the team's point production.
Given George's age and injury history, should Celtics fans be alarmed about the secondary scoring situation? The podcast hosts delve into these early offensive concerns and the adjustments Boston must make in the clip below.
For more analysis, listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on Blue Wire, iTunes, or YouTube. This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire.
Key Analysis
The Celtics' dependence on Paul George as a secondary scorer highlights a critical vulnerability. With White and Pritchard struggling, Boston's offensive firepower beyond Tatum is uncertain. George's durability is a concern, and the team must quickly find internal solutions or risk overburdening their star forward.
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