Celtics Floated as Landing Spot for Rising Young Center

Celtics Floated as Landing Spot for Rising Young Center

The Boston Celtics were not supposed to look this steady in a gap year. Not without Jayson Tatum. Not after losing Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet in the same offseason.Yet here they are, 14-9 and sitting fifth in the East. They’ve played tougher and smarter than expected. They’ve found value across the roster. And no breakout has shifted their outlook more than the rise of Neemias Queta, who has gone from depth insurance to a gen…