When Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon during last season’s playoff run, many assumed the Boston Celtics’ upcoming season was effectively over. Losing a superstar of that caliber can derail even the most stable franchises. Yet, true to form, Boston has refused to fold.
The Celtics have spent the 2025–26 season showing that culture can be as valuable as talent. From the “Different Here” mantra to the team’s no-excuses attitude, they’ve continued to embody the mindset that built 18 championship banners.
The results haven’t always been pretty; inconsistent scoring, rebounding struggles, and tough losses have all been part of the story, but the identity remains unshakeable: this team competes.