Queta represents a crucial edge the Celtics have over other teams in recent years: player development. It‘s not just Queta who’s an important member of the rotation — look at guys like ...

Celtics really need to start getting Pritchard, Nesmith and Romeo minutes. If they’re going to be a sub .500 team anyway then at least develop some of the young guys.

He certainly won’t be the last to do so in Boston. The Celtics have built a player development environment and system that, for a fact, aids players in reaching their potential.

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The Celtics have gotten where they are in large part because of player development. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard have come a long way since the Celtics drafted them.

Fans often see the G League from a player-centric point of view, but Brad Stevens and the Celtics know it’s just as much a coaching pipeline as it is a system for player development.

Celtics player enhancement coach Phil Pressey is now the head coach of the G-League team, ... Player development coaches specialize in helping players adjust to NBA physicality and speed, ...

The Boston Celtics have struggled over the past six weeks. Since the beginning of December, Joe Mazzulla’s team has been 12-8 and has looked fragile when attempting to protect the rim.