flyerhawk
Well-Known Member
This history isn't in dispute... I again concede it. Here are my two counter-points, though:
1.) The NBA game has evolved, and up until very recently it wasn't really possible to floor 4 to 5 guys for long stretches of time who are legitimate triple threats on offense. GS and Boston are arguably the top 2 teams on the cutting edge of this phenomenon. So it's not like this 'positionless basketball' hocus pocus has been tested and found wanting in the face of traditional wisdom... this is new, and not necessarily subject to the old rules. We'll see, of course.
2.) Stevens and Ainge have been working towards a wing heavy, versatile and interchangeable team for years... so my optimism about next season isn't as homerish as it might seem... IMO, anyways. What I mean is, it's not too soon... it's not only one good playoff run... this is an idea that has been in motion and years deep.
Again, the difference is that the Warriors have an MVP level player. Two in fact. And 4 players that have made the multiple All-NBA squads.
The entire Celtics squad has 2 All-NBA awards. And Horford's was 7 years ago.
It's possible that Tatum and/or Brown become elite players. But you are asking a lot to expect that next year.
Arguing that the Celtics have reinvented basketball is a dubious argument.
The Celtics are going to be very good next year. But revolutionary is asking a lot.