"While Brown likely won't log too many minutes, the preseason will offer the first glimpse into the Celtics' potential with him as the undisputed 1A. With Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jrue Holiday gone, Brown has an opportunity to take on even more of a vocal leadership role. Defenses will exert much of their energy trying to slow him down, so it will be up to Brown to make the right read and distribute the ball to shooters."
"Head coach Joe Mazzulla will have a chance to get creative with Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons. While Mazzulla made a point to say that Pritchard and Simons aren't the same player, they do have some similar traits. It will be interesting to see whether all three share the court together - either to start or at the end of games, in particular -"
Four preseason games are scheduled: Oct. 8 at Memphis, Oct. 10 at Toronto, Oct. 12 vs. Cleveland, and Oct. 15 vs. Toronto. The regular-season opener is Oct. 22 at home against the 76ers. Jayson Tatum's uncertain availability elevates Jaylen Brown into the primary leader and offensive focal point, requiring Brown to make reads and distribute while defenses focus on him. Coach Joe Mazzulla can experiment with lineups featuring Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Anfernee Simons to determine whether all three can share the court. Questions also include whether Pritchard will take the next step, Simons' defensive competence, and Neemias Queta's readiness to start.
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