Well, it may not have unfolded exactly like we thought it would from a Celtics perspective, but in the end, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White reached the mountaintop once again.
They became the first trio to ever win both an NBA championship and gold medal in the same calendar year.
Before we dive into to minutiae of the run itself, let’s all take a moment to appreciate that milestone. While both the Celtics and Team USA were favorites heading into their respective tournaments, neither triumph was guaranteed. All three contributed to each run and deserve to be celebrated.