How will Celtics address their new roster’s biggest weakness?

The Boston Celtics are facing significant challenges at the center position after losing their top three big men this offseason. President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens bluntly acknowledged the uncertainty, stating "We're going to find out" how they will manage without Kristaps Porziņģis (traded to Atlanta), Luke Kornet (signed with San Antonio for 4 years, $41 million), and the likely departure of Al Horford, whom Stevens admitted was "unlikely" to re-sign.

This depletion leaves the Celtics with a center group considered potentially the least impressive in the NBA. The remaining options are Neemias Queta (26 years old, 6 career starts), newcomer Luka Garza (26, 5 career starts), Xavier Tillman (a bench player last season, considered ill-suited for full-time center at 6-foot-7), and second-round draft pick Amari Williams (expected to primarily play in the G League). Porziņģis, Horford, and Kornet were the only Celtics bigs to play meaningful postseason minutes.

Stevens confirmed the team plans to approach the center position "by committee" this season. He directly stated that this group "will not be the group that people will single out... as our strongest position" based on their careers so far, but emphasized it's up to the players to prove otherwise. Queta and Garza project as the top starting candidates.

Stevens expressed belief in untapped potential for both Queta and Garza. Queta played a career-high 62 games last season, initially surpassing Kornet on the depth chart before falling out of the rotation. While acknowledging Queta's issues with consistency and lack of shooting range, Stevens noted that at his best, the 7-footer provides shot-blocking, offensive rebounding, and finishing at the rim.