Isaiah Thomas called the 2015-16 Boston Celtics the closest team he's ever been on. Boston's first-round playoff exit reduced him to tears last week, in part because Thomas believed this group had the potential to advance further. As Celtics players waded into the offseason, most raved about the continuity and chemistry of this team and expressed a desire to keep much of the squad intact next season.
Thomas, realizing more pure talent is needed for the Celtics to make a true leap forward, admitted things probably have to change.
"I love the guys, but we do need a little more," Thomas said.