The Boston Celtics have six players that could potentially contend for a spot on an All-Star team. Their starting five is the best in the NBA because it’s versatile on both sides of the floor. Joe Mazzulla has done a stellar job is ensuring every member of the roster is pulling in the right direction.
When speaking to the media during a post-practice news conference, Jaylen Brown credited everyone on the Celtics roster’s sacrifices this season.
When Brad Stevens acquired Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday during the summer, there was always a risk. Teams that have so many elite talents usually fail. There are often too many mouths to feed and too many egos to manage. However, the Celtics have figured it out. Everyone has taken a step back from their usual roles and is playing for the good of the team. Boston is a complete unit.
The lure of winning a championship has galvanized their roster. Nobody is trying to become the team’s alpha. Instead, the Celtics are a dangerous unit because everybody is fluid in their role and willing to step up when needed. Boston has eight players who can score in bunches and get hot in a second.
The Celtics won their opening game against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Now, they only need three more wins to be crowned NBA champions. If they can do that, all the sacrifices will be worth it, and it will surely motivate them to take the same approach again next season.
