Why Hauser is Key to the Celtics Success…
Once penciled right out of Boston’s plans next to Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser was the guy who stuck around like gum on your favorite sneakers, and guess what? The Celtics are not mad about it! Now seen as a bargain basement treasure with an incredible 41.6% three-point rate, Hauser keeps opponents more on edge than a cat at a dog show. With a shooting talent like Hauser, those trade rumors making the rounds were about as logical as a turtle trying to salsa dance—it might’ve made sense, but what a spectacle!
Hauser’s magic lies not only beyond the arc but in his unexpected defensive skills that keep him firmly tethered to the Celtics’ game plan. Throw in his key role in Jayson Tatum-led lineups, and you’ve got a player scooting around the court faster than a squirrel on espresso. Even without stars Tatum and Brown, the Celtics manage a stunning 9.14 net rating with Hauser on board, proving that math hasn’t gone wild and Hauser really is that important. If he steps up his on-the-dribble game, defenders will feel more jittery than coffee addicts on a caffeine cleanse. And let’s face it, extra opportunities could come Hauser’s way—he might end up in the starting lineup quicker than you can say “three-pointer!”
