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Why Kemba Walker is the perfect replacement for Kyrie with Celtics - Winning Plays Podcast

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine take a look at this summer’s free agents. Who might swoop in and save the Celtics?

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine react to the latest rumors surrounding the C’s expected pursuit of Kemba Walker and examine his fit in Boston (3:00), they also discuss other big money free agency options for the Celtics including Nikola Vucevic, D’Angelo Russell and Malcolm Brogdon.

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WHY KEMBA IS BETTER FOR CELTICS THAN KYRIE

Marc Stein report on Kemba

  • Kemba Take-aways- durable, only 6 games missed in last 2 seasons
  • Free throw attempts- 22nd in league in F/T (6 pg)
  • No baggage, drama
  • Resembles Isaiah Thomas as a Celtic in style of play
  • Brad Stevens/Kemba perfect match
  • Took 4th most 3 point shots in NBA last season
  • Smart/Hayward compliment Kemba perfectly

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