The Boston Celtics are off to a scorching start and on pace for 64 wins. With such a talented team and NBA All-Star conversations heating up, it begs the question how many All-Stars will the Celtics have this February? This article analyzes the case for five Celtics\u2019 players, ultimately figuring out which players most deserve an All-Star selection.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s not waste any time here; Jayson Tatum<\/a><\/strong> is clearly an All-Star. He\u2019s a consensus top-10 player, arguably a top-five player, and the Celtics\u2019 best player. This season, Tatum has continued to be an extremely impressive two-way wing and elite three-level scorer while noticeably attacking the rim more, shooting a career-best 62.6% at the rim<\/a>. Tatum will be an All-Star starter in the front-court alongside\u00a0Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a><\/strong> and Joel Embiid<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown<\/a><\/strong> is the gold standard of co-stars. Despite taking a small step back in the PPG department, Brown is having another great year and is certainly worthy of an All-Star selection. Brown continues to be a productive scorer at all three levels and an impactful defender while notably improving as a playmaker. He is also averaging a career-high in assists and is cutting back on turnovers. On any given night, Brown can carry the offensive load and win games for Boston off his elite creation skills. Due to the competition in the East frontcourt, Brown will be named an All-Star reserve.<\/p>\n You could make a strong argument that Derrick White<\/a><\/strong> has been the Celtics’ second-best player this year. Does that mean he has the second-best chance at an All-Star selection? Probably not, based on his name and perceived role. However, his all-around impact<\/a> has garnered national media attention<\/a>, and he could certainly be named to the All-Star team. White is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league; he is also a historic shot blocker for a guard. Offensively, he\u2019s one of the team\u2019s most consistent and efficient scorers with an incredible basketball IQ and playmaking abilities. White\u2019s impact on winning could give him the edge over more talented yet less winning players such as Trae Young<\/a><\/strong> or Donovan Mitchell<\/a><\/strong>. Whether he\u2019s named a reserve or injury replacement, ultimately, I would be surprised if White isn\u2019t an All-Star.<\/p>\n The addition<\/a> of Kristaps Porzingis<\/a><\/strong> has proved to be a match made in heaven. Porzingis gives the Celtics incredible value on both ends of the floor, unlocking a new element in Boston’s offense with his post-up and lob-threat abilities. Defensively, he does many things at a high level, including blocking shots, protecting the rim, and wreaking havoc as an off-ball defender. The only real knock on Porzingis\u2019 All-Star campaign is that he\u2019s missed nine games. However, similar to White, Porzingis has a great chance of being named a reserve or injury replacement. In this scenario, the Celtics would likely have three or four All-Stars.<\/p>\nJaylen Brown<\/h3>\n
Derrick White<\/h3>\n
Kristaps Porzingis<\/h3>\n
Jrue Holiday<\/h3>\n