A reality check on the Celtics upcoming season

I will start by stating that I can not remember any September when I have been more excited about the approaching NBA season. The Boston Celtics are locked and loaded and very well could go all the way to Championship #18. But both Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens are firmly entrenched in the real world, so here are a few some vivid facts that may play a role for the team in the very-near future.

The Jabari Bird dilemma:

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