The offseason has been packed with roster changes and headlines, perhaps the biggest one has been a trade in Boston.

Kristaps Porzingis has been traded from Washington to Boston, and Marcus Smart is gone after nine seasons as he heads to the Wizards. Many people at ESPN and other sports networks appear to be fond of the trade, while Bostonians feel indifferent. However, one thing is for sure, the trade helps Boston in it a number of ways. Here’s how:

Front court scoring was hindering the Celtics

The Celtics season came to a halt after running into the Miami Heat where they ultimately fell in seven games. One of the biggest reasons for their blunder was because of Boston’s lack of front court talent, offensively. Al Horford, now in his late 30s is well past his prime, while Robert Williams III has yet to add any post moves to his game from the day he got in the league.

There’s no question the C’s back court was one of the best in the league, and that’s because of their depth. But against teams that have a Joel Embiid and Bam Adebayo, they struggled a lot, which resulted in two straight game 7’s in consecutive series.

What Porzingis brings is 23 points a night and 49% from the field. He averages 8 rebounds a game and shoots in the high-80’s for free throws. The 7’6 center is no doubt a liability when facing elite bigs, but that’s what Grant Williams, R. Williams, and Horford still being on the roster is for. The C’s desperately needed some help in the front court, and now they have a 20-point scorer.

Porzingis fits the culture

Hate to be the race guy, but let’s be honest: Boston is more accepting towards non-black players. Hell, if Brian Scalabrine stepped on a Celtics floor right now the city would go nuts. That’s not to say Boston fans didn’t love Smart, they did, he was the heart and soul of the team. However, having a big on the floor that isn’t in headlines, just plays basketball and goes home is exactly what the culture of New England sports is.

When looking at the championship seasons of the Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics in the past 20 years, it’s always been filled with players who just got to work and went home. Porzingis is just that. He didn’t grow up in the United States so he’s not tied to anything that can be distracting. Also, here’s his chance of actually winning something valuable with his pro career.

He’s an exact fit of Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style

When we compare the season of Ime Udoka against Joe Mazzulla the most eye-popping stat is the number of perimeter shots that was put up. Mazzulla wants his guys to shoot a lot of three-pointers and rebound. Porzingis is perfect for that.

Not only can the former all-star shoot the ball, he also can score in multiple spots on the floor. There’s no doubt in my mind that this trade was instantly ran by and supported by Mazzulla. So Boston fans can expect an array of shots this upcoming season. The former Defensive Player of the Year is gone, and now a shooting big is in.