{"id":91731,"date":"2024-08-22T11:19:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T15:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=91731"},"modified":"2024-08-22T14:25:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T18:25:30","slug":"1-goal-for-every-celtics-player-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/22\/1-goal-for-every-celtics-player-this-season\/","title":{"rendered":"1 Goal for Every Celtics Player in the 2024-25 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Celtics main goal as a team is to repeat as champions<\/a> which will be the priority for everyone on the team throughout the upcoming season. However, individual goals are intriguing and in some cases, they can add some extra motivation for players, especially in the regular season. This list focuses on individual goals for the eight established players in the Celtics rotation<\/a>. Let’s dive into it.<\/p>\n

1 Goal for Every Celtics Player in the 2024-25 Season<\/h2>\n

Jayson Tatum: Lead the Team in All Major Statistical Categories\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jayson Tatum<\/a> is one of the league\u2019s most well-rounded stars. During the playoffs en route to winning the championship, Tatum led<\/a> all Celtics in points, rebounds, and assists. In the regular season, Tatum led the team in points<\/a> and rebounds<\/a>. However, his 4.9 assists<\/a> ranked second on the team narrowly behind Derrick White<\/a>\u2019s 5.2 assists per game. Despite being close for several years, Tatum has never led the team in assists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tatum’s playmaking has greatly improved and his point-forward skill set was on full display in the playoffs when he averaged 6.3 assists per game. This trend may continue in the upcoming season, and Tatum\u2019s assist averages could be closer to his postseason numbers.\u00a0This past season only Nikola Jokic<\/a> and Luka Doncic<\/a> led their teams in all major statistical categories.\u00a0 If Tatum leads the team in these three major statistical categories, he will gain more recognition for his all-around game, specifically playmaking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jaylen Brown: Make an All-Defensive Team\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Last season Jaylen Brown<\/a> openly campaigned<\/a> to make an All-Defensive team. Brown often guarded the opposing team’s best player notably his matchup difficulty<\/a> ranked in the 89th percentile. However, Brown didn\u2019t make an All-Defensive team and only received four votes<\/a>. During the playoffs, Brown showcased elite defense especially his masterful defense against Luka in the Finals. Notably, Brown held Luka<\/a> to 4o percent shooting from the field and 25 percent from three.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brown takes pride in his defense and is one of the best on-ball defenders in the league. Once again Brown is likely aiming to make an All-Defensive team<\/a>. After a championship run where Brown won Finals MVP in large part due to his incredible defense, the media may give Brown the defensive credit he deserves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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An appreciation post for Jaylen Brown\u2019s defense this season \ud83d\udd12 pic.twitter.com\/SrVFSCeRpX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n