I keep trying to temper my expectations for this season. To remind myself that it’s only the preseason, that this team has barely played together, that they’re virtually all new to the Celtics’ culture and Stevens’ system. But then I see this Celtics squad out on the court together and I’m left in awe of how much these players already seem to fit.
Despite the roster shakeup, despite whatever fears or concerns might exist about chemistry and continuity and identity and everything else – this team looks good. Like, really good. Instead of a team that has to force almost every shot and work relentlessly on every possession this Celtics squad makes it look effortless out there.