White’s Celtics connection surfaces as a foil to Clippers’ star power, with his perimeter playmaking and defense shaping how opponents slow down or accelerate scoring pace in high‐stakes matchups.

Celtics face a three-way bench wing battle with Minott, Walsh, Scheierman, plus rookie Gonzalez in the mix. The coaching staff must balance defense, spacing, and playmaking to unlock the young group behind Brown and Hauser, leaning on versatile lineups that can adapt to opponents.

Mazzulla's challenge is balancing trust with experimentation, weaving rookie potential with veteran reliability. His rotations will probe defense-first lineups and pace-driven offenses to maximize the wings' opportunities and the team's ceiling.

Gonzalez enters as a development-focused rookie option, a low-risk/high-reward piece whose progress could alter the early-season depth chart if he shows growth in practice and Summer League reads translate to NBA pace.

Scheierman stands out as a big guard with playmaking instincts and a potential multi-position fit. He must elevate efficiency and defense while increasing off-ball impact to anchor an extended rotation and serve as a bridge between guards and bigs.