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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 08: Texas Longhorns forward Mohamed Bamba (4) after hitting a three at the buzzer in the first half of a quarterfinal game in the Big 12 Basketball Championship between the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders on March 8, 2018 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Boston Celtics: Maintaining the defense with Irving and Hayward

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Looking into Jaylen Brown’s role

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

Boston Celtics will benefit from slower offseason

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Jaylen Brown #7, Marcus Smart #36, and Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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: Depth can become the biggest strength

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics react to a play during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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 have backup point guard problems

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James drives to the hoop as Boston Celtics Aron Baynes (left) and Marcus Morris (right) defend in the first house. 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 Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics have to figure out front court depth

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Daniel Theis #27 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics high five 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) *** Local Caption ***

Boston Celtics forgotten rookie: Daniel Theis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 9: Head Coach Brad Stevens, Kyrie Irving #11 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics talk during practice as part of the 2018 NBA London Global Game at Citysport on January 9, 2018 in London, England. 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 cannot assume all they need is Irving and Hayward

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

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics hug after the game during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics fall in Game 7 of the ECF 87-79

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first half 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)

Victory or Defeat in Game 7, the Boston Celtics have already won

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after a basket in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics 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)

The Celtics Cannot Let the Cavaliers’ Role Players Follow LeBron James’ Lead in Game 7

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics cannot rely on three point shooting

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James (23) reacts after hitting a three-point shot late in the game over the Celtics Jayson Tatum (0) to give Cleveland a 107-96 lead, on their way to a 109-99 victory. The Boston Celtics visited the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Six of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on May 25, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Game 7, You Ready?

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Morris of the Boston Celtics react after a play in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need a complete effort to win

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Boston Celtics Al Horford battles with Cleveland Cavaliers Kevin Love for an offensive rebound during first quarter action. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Five of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 23, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics front court has to dominate with Kevin Love out

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Turnovers the most important battle for game 7

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics throw away opportunities in game six

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 Celtics looking to send LeBron James packing again

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first half 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)

Jayson Tatum’s defense has been more impressive than his offense

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics exits the arena after Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23, 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)

Jayson Tatum becoming the most reliable player on the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts with Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on February 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)

Kyrie Irving is the mentor that he never had in LeBron

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Aron Baynes #46 is assisted off the floor by teammate Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23, 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 show value of extra opportunities in game 5

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Boston Celtics Terry Rozier steals the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James during fourth quarter action. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Five of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 23, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics have to expect vintage James in game six

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 28: Al Horford #42 embraces Marcus Smart #36 and Guerschon Yabusele #30 of the Boston Celtics after beating the Houston Rockets 99-98 at TD Garden on December 28, 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)

Boston Celtics snubbed in NBA All Defense voting