Celtics Signings Could Lead to Title

The Celtics recent additions over the past three days deepened and solidified their front court. Adding F/C Shelden Williams (to a 1 year deal) will bring in a solid athlete who can be counted on to rebound and clean up the post. Williams has struggled in his first 3 NBA seasons, but a fresh start on a championship contending team may add new life to his game. An impressive college player, Williams could excel in his new role of being a bench player contributing a few rebounds and easy buckets per game. With pressure off of him to perform like he did at Duke, the Celtics may have found a solid role-player.

The Celtics made another great free agency decision, as the resigning of Glen Davis was a must in my opinion. Davis really got a chance to showcase himself in the NBA playoffs as Kevin Garnett was out with injury. (He averaged nearly 16 points and 6 boards during the 2009 Playoffs). With Davis back on board, he should emerge as one of the top reserves in the League. I would not go as far as to call him a budding star, but Davis has shown that he belongs in the NBA.

Adding these two players to a front court bench of Kendrick Perkins and Brian Scalabrine, solidifies the depth and quality of the Celtics. Scalabrine (along with Williams) can be counted on to provide a few minutes a game, pulling down a few boards and getting easy baskets. Perkins will be a defensive and rebounding force off of the bench, giving quality minutes each game. Glen Davis can be counted on to out hustle opposing players and score in a variety of ways (an improving jump shot makes him quite intriguing.

Pairing these reserves with a solid starting duo of Garnett and Rasheed Wallace, should prove to be one of the best in the NBA. The Celtics appear to be taking steps forward from last year, always improving in their quest to win a second NBA Championship in three years.