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Podcast: Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics
Episode: KEEPING SIMONS: Why the Boston Celtics Could RETAIN Anfernee Simons for a Game-Changing Run
Description: Boston Celtics eye a strategic offseason with Anfernee Simons as a potential long-term sixth man. Could a championship run fuel Simons’ breakout and redefine his market value?John Karalis and Keith Smith dissect the Celtics’ options around the NBA trade deadline and beyond, debating whether to keep Simons using Bird rights at a team-friendly deal. They evaluate Simons’ evolving role behind stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, his fit next to Payton Pritchard and Derrick White, and how second apron restrictions limit rival bidders. The conversation includes Simons’ locker room mindset, the impact of Joe Mazzulla’s coaching...