They have won, they have suffered, they began with general skepticism and the courage to recognize the end of a cycle and an unknown coach that only had a college experience.
They have made courageous choices, they have "freed" themself from a winning past, but now, over the years, they are finally collecting the satisfaction they deserve.
They found in IT the perfect leader, in Stevens the ideal man to improve a young group, in Horford's the experience, in Bradley, Smart and Crowder's defense, in Olynyk, Green, Johnson as perfect bench players and have caught some outstanding youngsters as Brown and Rozier. And Ainge to orchestrate everything from the desk.
25 wins in 2014
40 wins in 2015, seventh in the East and first round playoffs
48 wins in 2016, fifth in the East and first round playoffs
This year, 53 wins, first place in the Eastern and Final Conference conquered against Washington in 7 games.
They have 25% chance of getting the first pick tonight, have enough salary to sign a superstar. I mean, they have everything. And a possible defeat against LeBron will not ruin a process that has solid roots and bright future.
Pride and expertise, so it rebuilds: Celtics compliments.
