Oshae Brissett's Value to the Celtics on Full Display in Preseason

In the third quarter of the Celtics 114-107 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday, Brissett produced an old-school three-point play by flashing from the opposite wing as Pritchard drove, receiving the ball at the left elbow, utilizing a power dribble, and then finishing off the glass as he's fouled. He then tacked on the free throw.

While the Toronto, Ontario, native drilled 42.3 percent of his 3.7 attempts from beyond the arc in 2020-21 and a respectable 35 percent of his 3.5 long-range tries two seasons ago, the impact of his cutting and staying active off the ball will provide more consistent value.

The six-foot-seven forward is also a welcome addition defensively. He can guard small and power forwards and even hold up when switching onto specific centers.

Brissett's at his best defending opposing fours, with a prime example coming on a play against the Knicks where he walls off Julius Randle, whose over-dribbling leads to Jordan Walsh swooping in for a steal, taking off down the floor and finishing in control.

Brissett and Grant Williams have much in common, including the former being someone Boston can count on to provide an infusion of energy and grit.

While the play below didn't count, his put-back slam against the Sixers highlighted that and his ability to contribute on the offensive glass.

Whether it's on the boards, with his cutting, or what he brings defensively, Brissett's a role player best suited to showcase his value while on a winning team. Two preseason games into his Celtics career, he's already demonstrating that.