Celtics projected to have a strong three years ahead: The Celtics are currently one of the favorites to win the NBA championship, and it could be a sign of things to come in future seasons as well.
In the 14th iteration of its annual “NBA Future Power Rankings,” ESPN analysts listed the Celtics as the No. 1 team. The projection spans the next three years, meaning that Boston is viewed as a powerhouse not only in the short term, but for the foreseeable future.
It’s calculated based on five categories: Players, management, money, market, and draft.