Luka Garza isn’t sweating the loaded Boston Celtics frontcourt one bit. In fact, after the very first training camp practice for the 2026-27 NBA regular season, the big man made it clear he sees all that big man depth as a massive advantage for the team’s fortunes. Talk about a confident take heading into the year!
Why More Big Men is a Good Problem to Have
Garza, a Washington, DC native, isn’t just embracing the competition; he’s hyping it up as a strength. He’s looking at guys like Neemias Queta, Amari Williams, and Chris Cenac Jr. alongside himself, and he’s not seeing obstacles. He sees assets. “We all bring different things to the table, and we’re going to do those things when called upon,” Garza said, emphasizing the collective goal. For him, it’s all about that group mindset: “And I think throughout the year. It’s just going to be about us having that connection as a group, that it’s a mindset, it’s a pride that we have to anchor the paint and do the best we can to control the rim, protect the rim and control the glass.” That’s the kind of team-first attitude you absolutely love to hear right out of the gate.
Mitchell Robinson’s Arrival Has Garza Hyped
And if you thought the existing depth was enough, the Celtics made another move that’s clearly got Garza pumped: bringing in former New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson. Garza, an Iowa alum, didn’t hold back his admiration for Robinson’s game. “I love his game,” he said, getting straight to the point. He then broke down exactly why Robinson is such a difference-maker: “He’s one of those guys that you hate going against, just how good he is on the glass.” Garza knows firsthand the grind of facing Robinson, adding, “You’ve got to box him out every single time, and obviously he’s huge, so it makes it tough. But he’s relentless, so it’s good to have him on this side for sure.” Getting that kind of interior dominance on your side? Yeah, you can see why Garza is looking at this as a boon.
With Garza talking about connection and pride in anchoring the paint, and the addition of a relentless rebounder like Robinson, it’s clear the Celtics’ frontcourt is looking to be a force. They’re not just trying to protect the rim; they’re aiming to absolutely control it, and for Garza, that deep bench is the key to making it happen all season long. Let’s see if this mindset translates to big things for Boston when the 2026-27 season kicks off.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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