CelticsBlog · May 9, 2023
Leadership takes many forms, but don’t question its existence with the Celtics
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesFor the Boston Celtics, the talent is clear. Off the back of a trip to the NBA Finals, they secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference despite having to change coaches shortly before training camp. Now, they’re tied 2-2 in the second round of the postseason.
Jayson Tatum was a top-four MVP candidate, Jaylen Brown is high on the list of All-NBA candidates, Marcus Smart won this year’s NBA Hustle Award, and Malcolm Brogdon took home Sixth Man of the Year.
But their leadership has been constantly questioned.