For every team of historic superstars, there is a group of understated talent leading the charge off the bench — and it’s no different for the Celtics. While the headliners like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown deservingly earn the spotlight in the national media, many lose sight of the key contributions from the rotation and bench players.
In fact, those players are often the pieces that push teams from good to historic. Over the years, we’ve seen star-studded rosters crumble without the stable foundation of reliable role players — look no further than the Phoenix Suns this season.