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Some things are clear in the aftermath of the Celtics collapse

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Since it’s what too many of them seemed to do themselves, might as well follow the Celtics’ lead and think about them — a few of them, anyway — as individuals rather than a team . . .

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u25a0 Kyrie Irving: We’re now almost a week beyond his temporary retirement from all basketball-related activities midway through Game 5 against the Bucks, so it’s a little easier to begrudgingly admit the truth: It’s a league in which high-end talent is imperative for success, and it’s better for the Celtics if he stays.