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PORTLAND, ME - JUNE 21: Danny Ainge, Celtics President of Basketball Operations, speaks at a press conference in Portland, Maine on June 21, 2012 announcing that the Celtics and Red Claws have entered into a single affiliation partnership beginning with the upcoming 2012-2013 NBA D-League season. Making the announcement at the headquarters of the Maine Red Claws in downtown Portland were Danny Ainge, Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Dan Reed, President of the NBA D-League, and Bill Ryan, Jr., Team Chairman of the Maine Red Claws. 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 2012 (Photo by Rich Obrey/NBAE via Getty Images)

It Happened, Ainge Made a Bad Trade

Boston Celtics Looking for Rebounding in Thomas Robinson

Boston Can’t Afford To Give Up Brown Or Tatum

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum the Real Winners in the Trade

BOSTON, MA - MAY 25: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics goes up for a lay up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 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)

Terry Rozier: The Survivor

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 3: Andrew Bogut #6 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on December 3, 2016 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)

Andrew Bogut a Candidate for Final Roster Spot

BOSTON, MA - MAY 17: Kyrie Irving

Not in the Box Score: Breaking Down Marcus Smart’s Hustle Game

Ray Allen, retired NBA player, appointed by President Obama to serve on the board of the Holocaust Memorial Council, attended the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museums annual Days of Remembrance ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Ray Allen Chimes in on Isaiah Thomas Trade

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball and calls a play against the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 12, 2017 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving’s Play Making Potential for the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Paul Pierce

Boston Celtics All Time NBA 2K Roster Breakdown

BOSTON - MAY 15: Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) chest bump after Brown tied the game at 72-72 during the third quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Washington Wizards in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at TD Garden in Boston on May 15, 2017. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Better Off Now or for the Future?

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 23: Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 23, 2017 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)

Boston Celtics Asking too Much from Brad Stevens?

BOSTON - MAY 19: Cleveland Cavaliers player Kyrie Irving steals the ball from Boston Celtics player Marcus Smart at center court. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 19, 2017. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Trying to Make Sense of the Boston Celtics Back Court

Boston Celtics (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Was The Megatrade Worth It For Boston?

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 12, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Age and Position Separates Kyrie Irving From Other Targets

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 11: Kyrie Irving

Boston Celtics Trade For Kyrie Irving: Reactions

BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Isaiah Thomas 4 of the Boston Celtics looks on prior to Game Two of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on May 19, 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Goodbye Isaiah Thomas

AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 10: Marcus Morris #13 of the Detroit Pistons leaves the court after the final NBA game at the Palace of Auburn Hills against the Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017 in Auburn Hills, 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Marcus Morris is Heading to Court

GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum Gets Respect in Rookie Survey

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 30: Isaiah Thomas

Celtics Upgrade 3-Point Shooting

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image was shot as a double exposure.) Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics poses for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Brian Babineau/Getty Images)

Brad Stevens Sees More Than Offense in Jayson Tatum

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 12: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the game on March 12, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kristaps Porzingis – A Unicorn to Believe In?

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives against Pat Connaughton #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jaylen Brown Setting Tone For Big Sophomore Leap

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05: Marvin Bagley, Jr., the top high school recruit in the class of 2018, dunks the ball during a Drew League game at Los Angeles Southwest College on August 5th, 2017. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Celtics Should Hold Onto Their Picks

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Semi Ojeleye, Jayson Tatum and Ante Zizic of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Brian Babineau/Getty Images)

Celtics are set to Enjoy an Easy Schedule

BOSTON, MA - MAY 17: (L-R) Al Horford

Sorting Through the Celtics Potential Starters

BOSTON, MA - MAY 25: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics goes up for a lay up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 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)

Terry Rozier Should be the Most Improved Player on the Boston Celtics

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 12: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the game on March 12, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phil Jackson Almost Transformed the Boston Celtics