Projected Starting 5: Boston Celtics (2025–26) PG – Derrick White (6'4", Age 31) 15.2 PPG • 5.2 APG Reliable floor general, elite perimeter defender, playoff-tested.

SG – Anfernee Simons (6'3", Age 26) 21.6 PPG • 4.3 APG • 3.4 RPG Smooth scorer and shot creator, stretches the floor with deep range.

SF – Jaylen Brown (6'6", Age 28) 23.0 PPG • 5.5 RPG • 3.6 APG Athletic two-way star now leading the wing in Tatum’s absence.

PF – Georges Niang (6'7", Age 32) 8.5 PPG • 2.5 RPG Floor-spacing forward, smart veteran who fits well with star guards.

C – Al Horford (6'9", Age 39) 8.6 PPG • 6.4 RPG • 2.5 APG Locker room leader, stretches the floor and anchors the defense with experience.

🛡️ Bench G – Payton Pritchard (6'1", Age 27): Tough shot-maker and ball-handler off the bench. G – JD Davison (6'1", Age 22): Explosive young guard with speed. G – Jordan Walsh (6'6", Age 21): Defense-first wing still developing offensively. F – Sam Hauser (6'7", Age 27): One of the best pure shooters on the roster. F – Josh Minott (6'8", Age 22): Athletic slasher, defensive energy off the bench. F – Baylor Scheierman (6'6", Age 24): Rookie with rebounding and shooting upside. F – Torrey Craig (6'5", Age 34): Veteran defender and hustle guy. C – Xavier Tillman (6'7", Age 26): Physical defender, solid pick-and-roll big. C – Neemias Queta (7'0", Age 26): Size, rebounding, rim protection depth. C – Amari Williams (7'0", Age 23): Physical presence with defensive upside. C – Luka Garza (6'10", Age 26): Skilled scoring big, offensive bench option.