The preseason is over for the Celtics, and, frankly, they looked even more dominant than they did most of last year.
No, the competition wasn’t quite as stiff, and yes, they did lose to the Raptors, but the overall product was crisp and aesthetically pleasing. For those naively worried about a championship hangover, I think it’s safe to say this preseason should quell those doubts.
Star players, role players and players fighting for a spot all showed something throughout the five games. Here are preseason grades for each player (and yes, they’re going to be mostly be high – the Celtics are good at basketball).