Between Simons, White and Sixth Man award winner Payton Pritchard, Boston should be able to put two guards on the court who are dangerous shooters and capable ball handlers at all times. While Simons may not entirely compensate for Tatum’s absence, he should at least give the Celtics a reliable offensive building block.” Grade: B-

The Boston Celtics acquired Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers after he was dumped by the Milwaukee Bucks in the Damian Lillard trade two years ago, and he proved to be the team’s final piece to a championship puzzle.