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Make no mistake, Boston Celtics fans: Brad Stevens aced his first offseason as President of Basketball Operations.
What he was able to do with limited resources to make the roster better is wildly commendable. Locking down your core is the new craze in the NBA after the Milwaukee Bucks showed commitment to just about their entire starting lineup and got rewarded with an NBA Championship in return.
It’s a stark contrast to the Los Angeles Lakers from the prior season, who were built around two pillars surrounded by low-salaried mercenaries gunning for their next contract.