It’s been about a month and a half since the Boston Celtics captured their record 18th NBA championship. Since then, it feels like we’ve seen nothing but dubious attempts from outsiders who are trying to create a rift in a team that is set up for long-term success.
Jayson Tatum has been the target of ridiculous criticism, Jaylen Brown was snubbed from the United States Olympic team, and then when Derrick White was named as the replacement for Kawhi Leonard, people just used that as a way to divide Boston’s set of stars.
You’d think that the Celtics finally getting over the hump would’ve sparked discourse about Tatum and Brown having the potential to become one of the greatest duos in league history, perhaps about the foresight Brad Stevens has had when building the roster, or even the growth of Joe Mazzulla.