Center STRENGTH: Celtics Can Expect BIG THINGS From Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta

Boston Celtics’ center rotation transforms from a glaring weakness to a surprising strength. Can Mitchell Robinson and Neemias Queta provide the 48 minutes of rim protection and rebounding Joe Mazzulla needs, or will the “small-ball” Jayson Tatum-at-center lineup finally become more than just a playoff curveball? John Karalis of Celtics On SI, along with Tom Westerhom, spotlights the impact of Robinson’s physicality, Queta’s development, and Luka Garza’s potential as a change-of-pace shooter. The conversation covers looming questions about who should start, how consistency in center roles unlocks Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and whether Amari Williams or rookie Chris Cenac Jr. could seize opportunity if injuries strike. Locked On Celtics breaks down why this new-look frontcourt could be key to another NBA Finals run. 0:00 Celtics Center Rotation Overview 2:34 Jayson Tatum Small Ball Center 5:55 Robinson vs. Keita: Similarities & Strength 13:18 Starting Center Debate 17:01 Mitchell Robinson's Role & Team Fit 23:30 Garza, Amari Williams, Back-End Depth Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Locked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by Celtics On SI beat writer John Karalis. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices & games. #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBA #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown