Following a trip to the NBA Finals was a rough offseason for the Boston Celtics, resulting in parting ways with their head coach, Ime Udoka, who led the Celtics back to the Finals for the first time in 12 years.

The Celtics have stuck together through it all and went on to become the best team in the NBA with a first-year head coach in Joe Mazzulla, who only recently had the interim label removed from his title. 

The Celtics finished the regular season with a 57-25 record, solidifying the No. 2 seed in the East.

Here are the regular season grades for each player below:

Jayson Tatum, A

30.1 PPG

46.6 FG%

35.0 3P%

8.8 REB

4.6 AST

74 Games

Tatum averaged 30.1 points per game, becoming the first player in franchise history to do so in the regular season. Playing at an MVP level for most of the season, Tatum increased production in every aspect of his game, tallying a career-year across the board. 

His overall production on both ends of the court really stood out this season. 

Jaylen Brown, A+

26.9 PPG

33.5 3P%

49.1 FG%

6.9 REB

3.5 AST

67 Games

Brown had the best season of his career. He made All-NBA for the first time and was an All-Star for the second time. Leading by example, Brown averaged nearly 50 percent from the midrange, which doesn’t follow Joe Mazzulla’s offensive philosophy. He finished the season averaging 

Al Horford, A

9.8 PPG

47.6 FG%

44.6 3P%

6.2 REB

3.0 AST

63 Games

Horford remained consistent and available during the regular season in a window of time where Rob Williams was injured for a majority of the first half of the season. He’s stayed true to his routine and is in line for another big playoff run because of it. He’s invaluable to Boston.

Derrick White, A+

12.5 PPG

46.2 FG%

38.0 3P%

3.6 REB

4.0 AST

82 Games

White played all 82 games this season and exceeded expectations throughout. He’s a standout on both ends of the court but should be on an All-NBA Defensive team this year, preferably the First Team. The Celtics are a better team when he’s on the court 

Malcolm Brogdon, A

14.9 PPG

48.4 FG%

44.4 3P%

4.2 REB

3.7 AST

67 Games

Brogdon finished the regular season as a top 3-point shooter and Sixth Man of the Year while hovering over another 50-40-90 season. He’s going to make a huge impact on the Celtics in the playoffs, which is a huge reason why they acquired the savvy veteran.

Rob Williams, B

8.0 PPG

74.7 FG%

8.3 REB

1.4 BLK

1.4 AST

35 Games

Rob just hasn’t been available this season. In large part due to the Celtics wanting him to be available for the playoffs, when his game changing abilities are going to be needed more. In the time he’s been on the court, however, he’s had his moments of old Rob mixed with spurts of injured and overly cautious Rob.

He’s gathering his rhythm at the right time and I believe he will be a full-go in the playoffs.

Marcus Smart, B

11.5 PPG

41.5 FG%

33.6 3P%

3.1 REB

6.3 AST

61 Games

Smart has been limited for a large part of the season due to an ankle injury that he re-aggravated from last season. As a result, he’s taken a step back defensively from where he was last season when he was named Defensive Player of the Year.

As the point guard of this team, Smart is averaging a career-best 6.3 assists per game this season.

Blake Griffin, B

4.2 PPG

48.8 FG%

34.9 3P%

3.8 REB

1.5 AST

40 Games

Griffin came to Boston with a little gas left in his reserve tank and he’s giving it all to the Celtics. His role is to provide energy and he does so by leading the team in charges drawn. 

He’s shown to be a capable and willing defender and is able to provide offense on the other end in stints throughout a game. 

Payton Pritchard, B

5.1 PPG

40.6 FG%

34.1 3P%

1.6 REB

1.1 AST

47 Games

Pritchard fell victim to a vast amount of depth along the roster this season with the addition of Malcolm Brogdon and a full season with Derrick White. But it’s safe to say that the Celtics feel confident in utilizing his skills when they need to. He’s able to play at the NBA level and has value to the Celtics, which is why they didn’t part ways with him at the trade deadline despite his wishes to do so.

Pritchard is going to be valuable in the playoffs.

Grant Williams, B-

8.2 PPG

45.4 FG%

39.5 3P%

4.7 REB

1.7 AST

78 Games

Grant had an up and down season, but a season of growth nonetheless. Defensively, he’s solid. He’s averaging 3.5 defensive rebounds per game and playing great defense on opposing teams. On the other end, however, he fluctuates too much with his shooting. 

His attitude needs to be better, as the Celtics can’t afford to have points off technical fouls due to Grant arguing with the officials. 

It’s safe to say that you understand what you’re getting with him. He’s a valuable asset to this team and he’s going to show that in the playoffs.

Sam Hauser, C+

6.2 PPG

45.0 FG%

41.1 3P%

2.5 REB

0.8 AST

79 Games

It took some time to get acclimated to NBA speed, but Hauser has become the best moving-shooter on the Celtics roster this season. He’s had windows of inconsistent moments, but it’s all part of the process in his first season in Boston.

Hauser earns a C+ for still being somewhat inconsistent with his shot, which is only from behind the arc and a lack of a defense on the other end of the court. Like I said, it’s all part of the process. 

Luke Kornet, C

3.7 PPG

67.5 FG%

27.3 3P%

2.8 REB

0.7 BLK

0.7 AST

68 Games

Kornet has been great in what’s been asked of him this season. An early ankle injury just before the season probably took away a starting role he was leaning towards while Rob Williams was out to start the season. He’s been more than serviceable in what’s been asked of him, not to mention a fan favorite.

Mike Muscala, C

5.7 PPG

43.4 FG%

36.2 3P%

3.1 REB

0.8 AST

62 Games

Muscala was shooting the roof off when he was first acquired by the Celtics, but then suddenly was receiving DNPCD’s. There seems to be a limited role for Muscala moving forward in the playoffs as a spot-shooter a few minutes on occasion. He doesn’t offer much on the defensive side of the court.

We’re looking forward to a deep playoff run from this group. Let’s go Celtics!

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