It is no secret that Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics have been clamoring for a superstar since they traded Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in 2013. The Celtics have fielded a very impressive roster in a short amount of time. Trading Marcus Thornton and a late first round pick for Isaiah Thomas was the move that took the Celtics out of rebuilding mode. Signing Al Horford took them from the middle of the east, to contending at the top of it.
Each year the Celtics have taken a step in the right direction.