A summer of roster turnover places leadership on a shared stage for the Celtics, with Derek White urging a deeper bond among a core now joined by new talents. The group prioritizes off-court connection—games, concerts, and a growing podcast—to accelerate learning and trust while pushing a faster, more transition-oriented attack on the floor.

From San Antonio to Portland and beyond, White and the veterans describe a collective charge: elevate JB, Payton Pritchard, and Sam Hauser, lean into a more ball-friendly system, and pressure turnovers to generate easier buckets. The aim is a cohesive, competitive season where leadership is a team affair rather than a single figurehead.

Anthony Simons joins Boston with excitement about the Celtics’ spacing and the chance to showcase his shooting on a national stage. He envisions a role where he can catch and shoot, play off the ball, and grow alongside Payton Pritchard, Derek White, Sam Hauser, and Jaylen Brown, all while weaving into Jason Tatum’s gravity.

The conversation covers adapting to Boston’s culture, embracing the system, and the journey from Portland to a blue-blood franchise. Light moments about dunk contests, a T-Mac jersey, and the rallying Celtics vibe cap a plan to maximize his offensive impact and fantasy upside.

Anthony arrives in Boston after seven seasons in Portland, stepping into a larger role as Dame leaves. He embraces the Celtics’ culture, aims to boost his three-point shooting and two-way impact, and expects to fit with Brown, White and the wings under Joe Mazzulla.

His vibe is a flexible fantasy profile: sometimes the primary scorer, other times a spacer and playmaker. Rotation, pace and defensive schemes will drive his counting stats, so managers must gauge his usage in different matchups.