Boston Fans Want Back a Star They Let Go

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a surprising win against the Boston Celtics, 105-92. The Thunder's strong defense in the second half limited the Celtics to just 27 points. Fans of the Celtics blamed their team’s poor offense for the loss. Key players like Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser, and Payton Pritchard had tough nights. Horford scored only six points in 25 minutes, and fans complained he seemed to be “playing against us. ” Kornet and Hauser scored just four and three points, respectively, while Pritchard didn't score at all in his eleven minutes on the court.Fans took to social media to express their frustration. One fan suggested that the Celtics should have made trades to keep their bench competitive. They even highlighted Lonnie Walker IV, a 26-year-old shooting guard whom the Celtics signed and then waived earlier this year. Walker has been performing well in Europe and has caught the attention of several NBA teams, including Boston. The game against Oklahoma was a wake-up call for the Celtics, showing that they need to strengthen their bench. Celtics fans are calling for Lonnie Walker IV’s return to help with their rotation struggles. Some fans criticized the team for not trading for fresh faces. Others were surprised that Boston let Walker go, given his past performance in the NBA. Walker averaged 9. 7 points and 2. 2 rebounds in the 2023-24 season with the Nets, despite coming off the bench. One fan even said, “We literally are missing Lonnie. ” However, not all fans agree. Some questioned Walker’s ability to make a significant difference.