5. Kris Joseph:
Will Kris Joseph make the opening day roster? Joseph is a second round pick out of Syracuse; he is the definition of a jack of all trades. Joseph can score, averaging about 15 points a game in College, he can also rebound and pass at 6'7, as well as providing solid, hard working defense. Kris is a player who could learn a lot from Paul Pierce. Don't expect him to get a great amount of minutes, but he will be there.
4. Chris Wilcox:
Wilcox missed the majority of last season after undergoing heart surgery, but in his time with the team he was a good role player who gave Kevin Garnett more of a cushion. Wilcox was brought back for a small amount of money, and he will play a key role behind Garnett at center. Wilcox will only play about 10 or 15 minutes a game, but that will be ample support for a body as old as Garnetts.
3. Courtney Lee:
Courtney Lee was brought on in a sign and trade from Houston for 4 years/21 million $. Lee may come into the starting job immediately if Avery Bradley isn't ready to go on opening day. It will be interesting to see if the 6'5 shooting guard can provide the same spark for a team that will love to have it this season.
2. Jared Sullinger:
Sulley was the first of the Celtics 2 first rounders this past draft, and fans have high hopes for the rookie out of OSU. Sullinger dropped to the C's because of a back injury that had prospects waving red flags. Sullinger likely will not play that big of a part this season due to the presence of Jeff Green and Brandon Bass, but next season, with Boston's star players getting older, he will be expected to brerak out.
1. Rajon Rondo:
This can be the season where Rondo cements his claim as the best point guard in the NBA. If he is to do this, Rondo will need to consistently show his scoring touch, while keeping his assist and rebound totals high. Rondo will play the tenacious defense that he has his whole career, but will all this combined be enough to snatch the trophy from Lebron James and Kevin Durant?
