Hack-a-Robinson isn’t a compelling enough reason for Celtics to bench Queta

Bobby Krivitsky argues that the Boston Celtics should retain incumbent center Neemias Queta in the starting lineup rather than replacing him with Mitchell Robinson. While opponents frequently utilized intentional fouling against Robinson during his tenure with the New York Knicks, Krivitsky writes that the strategy will be less rewarding for opposing teams facing Boston.

Opponents previously targeted Robinson to mitigate his elite offensive rebounding and remove New York's primary rim protector. However, with Queta providing comparable offensive rebounding production as an alternative option off the bench, the tactical advantage of forcing Robinson out of games is diminished.