It will be critical to the Celtics success in the 2026-27 NBA regular season for one of the trio to actually pan out.

The C's are 4-1 on the year and the defense is a major reason why.

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"It's just me playing one-on-one against their best player," said Walsh.

Jordan Walsh wasn't supposed to start for the Celtics. Now he's guarding the NBA's best players, holding Jalen Brunson to 2-of-7 shooting, and making his case as Boston's next two-way star. Here's how he won the starting job and what comes next.

Jordan Walsh begins this season less focused on keeping his starting role and more on giving the Celtics what they need.

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"I think where I'm at now is trying to find a fit to this new team," said the Arkansas alum.