“I would put it simply: Jayson and Jaylen’s ability to make other players better [is crucial],” a Western Conference scout said, when asked for what the key will be for Boston to return to championship contention. “If they can’t get that third guy, they have to make other players better, and they haven’t shown the ability to do that yet.”
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“They’ve looked like [players that] legitimately don’t enjoy each other’s success, and it’s been like that for years,” an Eastern Conference executive said. “The fact it’s still rearing its head is not surprising in that regard.”
“The Celtics the last couple years have had a few really good players,” another executive said, “and too many roster spots dedicated to players they drafted who aren’t good enough.”
Coach Pop further elaborated on why the actions of those like Enes Kanter are of utmost importance. “We live in a world now where people are just willing to make stuff up and lie, promote cоnspiracy theоries, all these sorts of things – and a lot of people are buying it,” Popovich continued. “So pointing things out, calling it out when you need to is, important.”
Tim Bontemps: The Celtics say Dennis Schroder is out with an ankle sprain and Robert Williams is out with a non-COVID illness for tomorrow’s game in Toronto. Jaylen Brown is once again questionable. Raptors said earlier OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. are questionable for the game.
Jay King: Ime Udoka: “Guys are trying to find their rhythm instead of playing together. That’s what it looks like to me in the first quarter at times.” Said players are interested in getting their own games going, rather than doing what’s best for the team and playing together.
