When it comes to expressing satisfaction at seeing Celtics critics proven wrong by the team’s 2024 NBA Championship, even Brad Stevens is savoring the moment.
Boston’s usually toned-down president of basketball operations cut loose — at least by his own standards — following the 106-88 Game 5 win in the NBA Finals on Monday night, clinching the team’s 18th title. Stevens enjoyed some deserved celebrations, stopping for a moment to speak with NBA reporter Rachel Nichols.
On the subject of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Stevens didn’t hold back. Asked by Nichols about how he feels seeing “the Jays” break through and win a title after years of criticism, Stevens sounded off.