Jack Phillips

Jack Phillips

Hey Guys! A little about myself: I am currently attending Marquette University in pursuit of a degree in sports journalism. I am from a small suburb just north of Chicago and I am a huge fan of anything relating to basketball. I'm also a huge advocate for hockey, football, and baseball.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Gordon Hayward #20 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics are seen during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during a preseason game on October 2, 2017 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics are ready to compete in the East for years to come

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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

How will LeBron James’ summer decision impact the 2019 Boston Celtics?

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2018 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 falls to the King again, but reaps the benefits this time around

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics defends against LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game between the two teams on February 11, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Can Boston do something to Lebron that has never been done before?

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown howls after the Philadelphia 76ers missed the final shot in overtime giving Boston a victory. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on May 5, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Can the Boston Celtics win the Eastern Conference in 2018?

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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers runs into Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at TD Garden on November 30, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston will face a much harder challenge against Philadelphia

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 1: Eric Bledsoe

The Boston Celtics let their guard down in Games 3 and 4

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game One of Round One during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 15, 2018 at TD Garden 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics can’t let their guard down as the 1st round continues

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#13 of the Boston Celtics reacts with fans after making a three point shot during a game against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on April 6, 2018 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)BOSTON, MA - APRIL 6: Marcus Morris

Who should the Boston Celtics want to face heading into the Playoffs?

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Shane Larkin #8, and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics react during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 28, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics should win 3 of their final 6 games to end the season

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BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts during a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 11, 2018 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Could Boston be a disappointment in the Playoffs this season?

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DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics grabs the rebound against the Detroit Pistons on February 23, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics are back on track heading back home

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 24: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics plays against Wesley Johnson #33 and DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers on January 24, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Why are there doubts surrounding the Boston Celtics?

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 04: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden on February 4, 2018 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Cleveland’s Dominating Performance Should Worry Boston

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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 12: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors wrestle for the ball during the third quarter of the game at TD Garden on November 12, 2017 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Previewing Boston’s Next Big Battle in the Eastern Conference

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 5: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 5, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics Continue to Dominate the East

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