At 11-3, the Boston Celtics are currently sitting atop the Eastern Conference hierarchy. They have recorded signature wins over the Milwaukee Bucks–who are also 11-3–and the defending champion Toronto Raptors. This season looks like one that could result in the team’s first trip to the NBA Finals since the turn of this concluding decade in 2010.
That dominance could result in a deep playoff run in 2020, but the overarching story may be what the development of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum could mean for the team in the years to come.
Tatum has exploded onto the scene as a legitimate franchise cornerstone this season, averaging a career-high 21 points and seven rebounds per game.