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Boston Celtics: Cs found all over the place in latest NBA GM survey

By Mark Nilon

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 18: Members of the Boston Celtics look on from the bench during the preseason game against the Brooklyn Netsat TD Garden on December 18, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 18: Members of the Boston Celtics look on from the bench during the preseason game against the Brooklyn Netsat TD Garden on December 18, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics are being hyped up as one of the best teams in the league heading into 2020-21. In the latest NBA GM survey, members of the franchise are found quite often.

As we approach the 2020-21 regular season, fans and media outlets alike are under the belief that the Boston Celtics will prove once again to be a top-flight team.

Most recently, ESPN made the prediction that the Cs will finish within the top-5 of the Eastern Conference standings, while also listing All-Star Jayson Tatum as the 11th best player in the entire league.

As we said, it’s more than just the fanbase who believe Boston is destined for great things this coming campaign. This sentiment certainly rang true in NBA.com’s 2020-21 GM Survey, where members of the franchise were found quite often throughout the list.

In its 19th year, this annual publication made up by the league’s General Managers discusses many aspects of the upcoming campaign, including final standings, championship odds, and individual awards, just to name a few.

We’re here today to show you what members of the Boston Celtics were mentioned, and in what category:

Which team has the most promising young core?

  • Boston was tied with the Atlanta Hawks for fourth place, receiving 11 percent of the votes

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2020-21?

  • Jayson Tatum received votes but did not place within the top-6

What was the most underrated player acquisition?

  • Tristan Thompson received votes but did not place within the top-4

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?

  • Brad Stevens placed fourth on the list, receiving 11 percent of the votes

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?

  • Brad Stevens placed fourth on the list, receiving 15 percent of the votes

Who is the toughest player in the NBA?

  • Marcus Smart tied for third on the list with Jimmy Butler, receiving 14 percent of the votes

Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?

  • Jayson Tatum received votes but did not place within the top-4

Fans are high on the Boston Celtics heading into the season. Apparently, so too are the league’s GMs.

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