If anything is certain about the NBA, it is the presence of change. In Boston, such transformation has manifested itself as one of the most interesting storylines of late. The Celtics have so often reinterpreted their very identity during the course of the last five seasons. They have transitioned from a team characterized by toughness on defense to becoming more versatile on offense. Such a transformation not only reflects the changing pattern of the team, but it has also served to add to the uncertainty and unpredictability of the league.
Fans and experts alike have also noted that Boston is not a team to categorize anymore.