After all the trades, picks, and signings this offseason, the fact still remains that the Celtics have the most complete team.
Winning back to back titles is no easy task, but Boston is in a perfect position to do just that.
No other team has a lineup where all 5 players can defensively hold their own, no questions asked.
Through all the Olympic Basketball storylines this year, there were 3 Celtics selected on Team USA for a reason.
Other teams are consistently hiding players on defense and/or don’t have the ability to double team with a proper rotation in the half court.
The Cavaliers will pose a decent challenge, especially if they have the homecourt advantage in the playoffs. But when it’s all said and done, the Cavaliers are not special on defense — the Celtics are.
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Wait till they get this guy back😮💨
I don’t pretend to be a basketball savant, but I have always felt this shows why things like the Tatum hate are so ridiculous.
Prime example is the comparison to Doncic in the finals. One of those players contributes offensively and defensively. One of them has to score 45+ points against decent teams just to offset the black hole they are on defence. Yet supposedly many people would rate Doncic higher.
Even our white boys defend
No one hides on offense either. Incredible two-way play from everyone
Everyone went size, Cs prioritize skill if feels like.
Same in art. Negative space(the space in-between), is just as important to the overall composition (of a painting) as the subjects.