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Potential landing spots for Serge Ibaka

By Ryan Doyle

Oct 18, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives the ball against Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated Orlando 128-98. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Celtics

Like the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics are right at the top of the Eastern Conference. Ibaka could put the Celtics over the top.

Isaiah Thomas is playing at an MVP level and his supporting cast has been good enough to put the Celtics in second in the conference.

Even with an impressive record, the Celtics should still be looking for help in the front court. They do not have an interior defensive presence. Ibaka can provide that. Ibaka is versatile enough to be paired with the players currently on Boston’s roster too.

The Celtics have a bunch of unique big men and Ibaka can play next to players like Kelly Olynyk and Al Horford. Allowing Boston to create unique mismatches for the remainder of the season.

In return for Ibaka, the Magic could receive Amir Johnson and a few of Boston’s prospects. Possibly Terry Rozier or one of the prospects that still remain overseas.

It would not net the same immediate return, but the Magic could mine for some young assets from the Celtics and set the table for a better future in such a deal.