Celtics Mailbag on Friday<\/a> and was asked, \u201cWho should start at power forward this season?\u201d<\/p>\nRobb explored several options for the Celtics\u2019 starting power forward, including going small with Sam Hauser.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe power forward starting spot is likely to be a key indicator of Joe Mazzulla\u2019s approach to the season,\u201d Robb wrote. \u201cThe team could go with an all-offense look and start Jaylen Brown\/Sam Hauser at the forward spots, leaving the team looking quite vulnerable from a size and rebounding standpoint defensively (but very dynamic on offense)\u201d<\/p>\n
Hauser is listed at just under 6-foot-8, which is considered short for a power forward in today\u2019s NBA. If the Celtics decide to start Hauser, the team might struggle with rebounding and face challenges on the defensive end.<\/p>\n
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However, if the Celtics want a more defensive power forward instead of an offensive one, Robb suggests they could choose Chris Boucher to pair with center Neemias Queta.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing double bigs with Chris Boucher and Neemias Queta would be a way to shore up defensive size and rebounding concerns while still having some 3-point range to stretch the floor at power forward with Boucher,\u201d Robb wrote.<\/p>\n
Robb believes the Celtics will start Boucher, but he wouldn\u2019t rule out Hauser, considering how Boston prefers to play offense.<\/p>\n
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\u201cUltimately, the guess here is Boucher for now, but a case can be made for Hauser given his track record and how Mazzulla wants to play offensively,\u201d Robb added.<\/p>\n
Boucher signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal with Boston this summer and brings over eight years of NBA experience, averaging 8.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 407 games.<\/p>\n
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