The Celtics are replacing Jaylen Brown by committee

Jackson Frank analyzes how the Boston Celtics are adapting after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks. Boston has shifted its offensive strategy by expanding Jayson Tatum's playmaking and off-ball rim attacks while deploying George in tailored screening, shooting, and cutting actions to collectively replace Brown's former driving production.

Frank notes that while the Celtics opened the season 7-2, Tatum's defensive activity has noticeably decreased to accommodate his heavier offensive workload. Meanwhile, George has taken on primary perimeter defensive assignments, raising questions about whether Boston's altered tactical schemes can successfully hold up throughout the postseason.