As a data-driven analyst who’s spent 8 years decoding NBA movement through Synergy Sports, I saw this trade for what it really was: not a blockbuster, but a quiet revolution. The Celtics didn’t just acquire Kristaps Porziński—they restructured their defensive identity using three under-the-radar metrics most teams ignore. This isn’t hype. It’s hardware-level adjustment. And yes, the Hawks paid dearly for it.