The Boston Celtics needed to have everybody on the same page last year in order to win a championship. They succeeded, and Banner 18 came home to Boston. And what’s even better is that Brad Stevens is bringing back a nearly identical roster heading into next season. However, two players won’t be back: Oshae Brissett and Svi Mykhailiuk.
Mykhailiuk signed a multi-year deal with the Utah Jazz, but Brissett is still sitting in free agency. Boston brought in the 26-year-old forward last summer, and while he didn’t play too much, he made an impact when he did.
Oshae Brissett says goodbye to Boston after not re-signing with Celtics
And while there’s still technically a chance Brissett could re-sign with the Celtics, his latest YouTube vlog makes it seem like he won’t be back. He effectively said goodbye to Boston. (H/t Daniel Donabedian of Clutch Points)
“Getting a little sad. Cus who knows? Like I said, door’s not closed. But we’re right here. But, the thought of not coming back is crazy, you feel me?” Brissett said. “Just feel like I had to turn the camera on and say that. I’m waiting for Svi, cus we’re driving down Cape together. So, I just thought I would get that off my chest. Let you know, Boston, the city of Boston, again, I adore you. I love you.”
In what could very well be his farewell to Boston, Oshae Brissett talked about how much he’d miss the city on his vlog.
— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) September 4, 2024
“Getting a little sad … the thought of not coming back is crazy … Boston, the city of Boston, I adore you. I love you.”
(Via BrissyTV on YouTube) pic.twitter.com/Q77ot5GSZO
Brissett appeared in 55 games for the Celtics last season, playing 11.5 minutes per contest. He averaged 3.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists while shooting 44.4% from the field and 27.3% from behind the three-point line.
In addition to his contributions on the court, Brissett brought great vibes to the Celtics. His YouTube videos, dubbed the Brissy Files, gave an in-depth look at the team behind the scenes, which lots of fans enjoyed.
He would film on the plane, at his house, on road trips, and everything in between, especially during the Cetics’ playoff run.
Unfortunately, the Celtics might bring him back. They drafted two rookies (Baylor Scheierman and Anton Watson) and even signed Lonnie Walker IV to a training camp deal. Room on the roster is running out.
Bringing Brissett back to Boston would be very fun, but as of now, his goodbye will likely come to fruition.