I will start by stating that I can not remember any September when I have been more excited about the approaching NBA season. The Boston Celtics are locked and loaded and very well could go all the way to Championship #18. But both Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens are firmly entrenched in the real world, so here are a few some vivid facts that may play a role for the team in the very-near future.
The Jabari Bird dilemma:
As a former Police Lieutenant, I dealt with domestic abuse issues almost daily - from the initial complaint from the victim, to the arrest and protective order (209A), to the courts and beyond.