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Since the Boston Celtics made the decision to trade Jaylen Brown, the franchise has seen a decline in external expectations. For the second consecutive year, the team under head coach Joe Mazzulla is heading into a new NBA season without being viewed as a championship contender.
Instead, many predict that Boston will perform well in the regular season but falter early in the playoffs. However, a closer examination of the Celtics' roster reveals why such pessimism may be unfounded.
The team still boasts Jayson Tatum as its centerpiece, alongside Paul George, Derrick White, Mitchell Robinson, and Payton Pritchard, forming a solid core. Additionally, promising young talents in the rotation add further depth.
If Tatum and George remain healthy throughout the season, the Celtics have the pieces to be a serious threat in both the regular season and the postseason. In fact, the current roster could be stronger than the one that finished second in the Eastern Conference last year, even though the East has become more competitive over the summer.
A recent video from the 'DflowHoops' YouTube channel suggests that the NBA might regret underestimating Boston this season, as they could emerge as a dangerous underdog in the East. The video delves into various aspects of the Celtics' roster and system that could surprise opponents.
For a full analysis, viewers can watch the embedded video below. The 'Celtics Chronicle' podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: It would be a mistake to count out the Boston Celtics.
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