Celtics fans are lucky. It’s early August, the deadest of dead times in the NBA, and yet, we have basketball. With Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, and Kemba Walker competing for a spot to represent USA Basketball in next month’s FIBA World Cup, we’re getting a small glimpse into what next season might hold.
In a wide-ranging interview with NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg, a visiting Brad Stevens (when is Coach going to join the staff of USA Basketball anyway?) offered some insight into last season, the Celtics involvement with Team USA, and what to look forward to in the fall.