The Golden State Warriors proved to be too much for the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals. Among the themes for the Cs was Jayson Tatum shouldering a heavy load, which seemed to impact his performance in the series as it progressed. Adding another superstar could go a long way.
They don’t have to make too many changes, though. This Celtics team had the best Net Rating in the NBA from the All-Star Break onwards at 12.8. They made the Conference Finals. They’ve had a successful season by measure.
Still, their goal is an NBA Championship. They didn’t accomplish that goal, so we can’t rule anything out. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets entered this season with the same goal. They just didn’t come particularly close to it.
For that reason, the Nets are more likely to make a bold decision this summer. Of course, they probably won’t trade Kevin Durant. However, the increased reporting surrounding Kyrie Irving’s uncertain future with the Nets could fuel potential motivation for Durant’s departure.
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The Nets’ superstars set out to join the team originally because they felt teaming up would offer their best chance of building something together. Irving choosing to leave would make it challenging for Durant to salvage the situation.
Here’s a scenario that sees the Boston Celtics being the team to give it to them.
