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BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown shoots a three point shot with pressure from Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Seven of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 27, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown embracing obstacles

Boston Celtics: Assessing the Value of Jabari Bird

Boston Celtics: Everything on the line for core of guards this season

Gordon Hayward will Help the Boston Celtics Tremendously Next Season

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics looks on before Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Gordon Hayward becoming one of the most underrated players in NBA

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 6: A detail view of the jersey of Jabari Bird #26 of the Boston Celtics 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 Celtics: Jabari Bird shining in Summer League

BOSTON, MA - MAY 9: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics, center, talks with teammates Jaylen Brown #7 and Terry Rozier #12 during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 9, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 114-112 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Bringing back the two best rivalries in the NBA

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 27: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks to pass the ball by the out stretched arm of Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on January 27, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics built to withstand new Warriors super Team

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Injured Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and Daniel Theis high five Jaylen Brown (hand at right) as Brown exits the game. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game One of their NBA Eastern Conference Final Playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 13, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics continue to avoid pressure

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 6: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and Terry Rozier #12 celebrate during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on December 6, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Mavericks 97-90. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Rozier is the Perfect Fallback Option if Kyrie Leaves Next Summer

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #11, Marcus Smart #36 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics get back on defense after during a 108-107 Los Angeles Lakers win at Staples Center on January 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics using the salary cap and luxury tax

WALTHAM, MA - APRIL 23: Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, left, and Celtics general manager Danny Ainge watch as Jaylen Brown shoots during Boston Celtics practice in Waltham, MA on April 23, 2018. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Quiet offseason is ultimate show of confidence by Celtics organization

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics runs the tunnel prior to Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics on May 27, 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)

Business of NBA continues to show through Smart’s free agency

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 28: Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving, right, hugs Jayson Tatum, left, at the end of the game in which the Celtics came from behind to beat the Houston Rockets, 99-98, at the TD Garden in Boston, Dec. 28, 2017. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics set to dominate the East for years

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 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)

Lebron Brings The Celtics Lakers Rivalry Back With A Vengeance

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

What Should Fans Expect From Jayson Tatum Next Season?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics stands for the national anthem before Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics on May 27, 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)

Boston Celtics: What do early FA deals mean for Marcus Smart

The Boston Celtics bench led by Marcus Smart and Terry Rozier will be a key factor in Friday's game.(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics ideal second unit

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 09: Kyrie Irving #11 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics low five during the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on February 9, 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)

Boston Celtics fluid ball handling and passing

Danny Ainge Boston Celtics (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need quick and quiet free agency

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 17: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies walks down the court with a smile during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 17, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Aggies 94-75. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge next to praise Robert Williams

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Texas A&M Aggies forward Robert Williams (44) during the first half of the Legends Classic College Basketball game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies on November 20, 2017, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Robert Williams maturity problems should not be a concern

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Boston Celtics Guerschon Yabusele cracks a smile before the game. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Eastern Conference semifinals at TD Garden in Boston on April 30, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Yabusele, Ojeleye with something to prove in summer league

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: summer league all about the bigs

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Al Horford of the Boston Celtics looks to pass against Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third 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)

Boston Celtics: Importance of bigs passing

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: looking into expectations for Jayson Tatum

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 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 Celtics: Al Horford in position to capture DPOY

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 08: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies boxes out for a rebound against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Al Horford perfect for Robert Williams