Boston Celtics: 2 more Cs reunions Brad Stevens must make happen

Newly-minted Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens gave the fanbase a treat with the return package he was able to land for the remainder of Kemba Walker’s max contract.

In returning Al Horford, Stevens brought back a proven postseason performer who has done his best work in Celtic green. The former center bolted Boston after it was clear Kyrie Irving wasn’t returning two summers ago, but ironically said he would have returned had he known Walker was on his way.

Now, he is the primary return in the deal that sends off the oft-injured PG to bring back the fan favorite. Funny how life works.

Being sentimental right now thinking about those 2016-19 Cs teams that seemed closer to a title than either of the last two Cs teams did is natural. The center position is stronger than it has been since Kevin Garnett was in uniform now, and a core that made two straight trips to the Eastern Conference finals returns a pivotal piece of the puzzle.

And it makes us here at Hardwood Houdini thirst for more Boston Celtics reunions this offseason.

Stevens is clearly a loyal guy, valuing the guys that have served him well in the past. Who is to say he wouldn’t add another former player that brought him his greatest successes as a head coach and self-proclaimed “Masshole” in the city of Boston?

We’d like to think there is a chance Stevens would consider making a move to bring back both of these two former Boston Celtics this season as well: