In the midst of the Boston Celtics’ notable offseason acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, The Athletic’s John Hollinger has highlighted the significance of Oshae Brissett as an underrated addition to the team.
Hollinger points out that Brissett’s role as the eighth spot in the Celtics’ rotation is crucial for the team’s success, offering above-replacement-level production in that position and the ability to take on a more prominent role when needed due to injuries or other factors. Brissett, although slightly undersized for the frontcourt, has primarily played as a power forward in his career, demonstrating a strong rebounding rate (12.0 percent career rebound rate) and solid defensive skills within a team framework.
However, the concern regarding Brissett is his shooting ability. While he has a career 3-point shooting percentage of 34.4 percent, he would need to elevate that to have a significant impact on offense. Hollinger believes that Boston’s personnel might provide Brissett with more open shot opportunities, potentially boosting his shooting percentages.
Hollinger concludes that Brissett is a crucial but overlooked player who could see meaningful minutes in an NBA Finals game, emphasizing his potential and importance to the team.
As the Celtics add a plethora of new wings, Oshae Brissett will have the opportunity to prove himself and make a significant impact on the team.
