The Celtics are in an ideal position to build from within and while that may be a slower process than a block buster trade or free agency, it ensures that the top players on this team are the players that fit the best.
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“It’s a long year”. A few may claim that they are following the model of the Spurs or the Hawks where it is more about all around team play and depth. Lee felt the Celtics were outplayed intensity-wise during only one contest. That game was against his former team, the New York Knicks, who handed the Boston its only loss of the preseason. “And then when coach goes to the bench, those guys have something good to watch and follow up”.
That said, the Celtics will gladly take a 6-1 record as they prepare for the season opener on Wednesday at the TD Garden against the Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m., CSNNE). “But, I mean, definitely two or three years from now when these guys are developing and you have all these young guys coming in and you still have that veteran leadership…with Brad Stevens as the coach – it’s literally the flawless scenario for a championship run”. Despite the crowded roster groups, Marcus Smart and Jae Crowder are expected to be part of the starting five. You always hear people on the sidelines telling him ‘push the ball, push the ball, ‘ but he has to learn to pick his spots.
“I think they’re going to have a good year”, said Greg Helms, who attended a home preseason game last week.
Though it is risky to read too much into the preseason, the Celtics proved why there is a lot of excitement revolving around the team.
And when they come flying out of the gates, that will help set the tone for the second unit and so on.
“I feel like we’re getting there”, he added.
The Boston Celtics are having a tough time balancing their roster before the season begins and the management has confirmed that they are indeed looking for another deal to shake up their roster.
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Sports World Report indicated that the team is not planning on giving him a contract extension this year, which further boosted speculations that his time may really be running out with the 17-time National Basketball Association champions. “So, when we get out there against somebody that’s just as good as us, we want to show what we have and showcase our talents”.
