Boston Celtics' New Starting Lineup With Jrue Holiday Looks Scary

• Jrue Holiday can be a difference-maker for the Boston Celtics

• The Celtics moved for Holiday to fill the point guard void on the squad

• Holiday's championship experience could be huge for the team

The Boston Celtics have been active on the trade market all summer, and there's no doubt that they are a team trying to compete during this upcoming season. Their most recent move was a trade for Jrue Holiday, where they sent out Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams, and two first-round picks.

There's no doubt that this blockbuster trade could take the Celtics to the next level as a team. They now have a talented starting lineup as of right now, and Holiday gives them a two-way point guard that fits their defensive lineup. Here is their projected starting lineup:

PG: Jrue Holiday

SG: Derrick White

SF: Jaylen Brown

PF: Jayson Tatum

C: Kristaps Porzingis

It is clear that the Celtics have put themselves in a position to win the championship next season and for a few more years after that. They are clearly a contender from a talent standpoint, and every player they have in the starting lineup is an elite defender. They can definitely be a top-tier team next season, and their talent can definitely shine next season.

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Boston Celtics Have A Big Four

As of right now, the Boston Celtics have a big four on the roster. Tatum, Brown, Porzingis, and Holiday have all made All-Star teams, and are playing at that level or close to it as of right now. The last time they had this much talent, they won a championship in 2008. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Rajon Rondo were the big four they had, and this team's starting lineup is close to that level.

One of the things that Rajon Rondo helped with on the 2008 championship team was distributing the ball and making sure that the scorers on the squad got their scoring opportunities. Rondo averaged 6.6 assists per game during the 2008 playoff run, and even in his early career he was a gifted passer. Perhaps Holiday can play a similar role, and be a facilitator for Tatum, Brown, and Porzingis and be the No. 4 option on the squad. All three players are more gifted at scoring than he is, and it makes sense for him to fall into more of a floor general role.

At the end of the day, Jrue Holiday is a clear upgrade on Malcolm Brogdon for the team. Though he is a slightly worse 3PT shooter, Holiday is a much better defender, ballhandler, and defender. He will slot perfectly into the starting lineup and complement the talent on the roster well. The one thing to worry about with the Celtics is that they're top-heavy, and one injury could greatly affect the team.

Hopefully, we see Jrue Holiday play well with the Boston Celtics, and he can be an impactful player for the team. He also has the championship experience the team lacks, and his leadership could play a big role for the franchise.

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Boston Celtics Are Now The Favorite In The East

As of right now, it is fair to consider the Boston Celtics the favorites in the Eastern Conference. They have the most well-rounded team in the East, and there are only a few teams that can compete with them from a talent standpoint. Their main opponent in the conference would be the Milwaukee Bucks, Holiday's former team. They have two superstar-level talents on the roster, and their top-end duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown is considered better than the Celtics' duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Of course, the goal for the Boston Celtics is to develop chemistry and make sure that their players all fit well together. Stacking talent on one roster doesn't always work out the way front offices want it to. We have seen plenty of talented teams fall short of winning a championship because of chemistry issues, and that could be the fate of the Boston Celtics if they do not put in the work during the regular season.

It is quite likely that the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics will face off against one another in the Eastern Conference Finals, provided both can stay healthy. That would be an exciting matchup for the fans, and hopefully, we get to see it in the future.

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