In an offseason where the Celtics are retooling their roster for the future, Brad Stevens used the NBA Draft to reinforce a clear organizational pivot: prioritize movement, versatility, and defensive depth.
When the Celtics lost to the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs this past season, their lack of ball movement and pace was apparent. Countless times, the Celtics had stagnant offensive possessions where the ball never entered the paint and even missed transition opportunities by bringing the ball up the floor far too deliberately.
Watching the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers — two fast-paced, movement-heavy teams — battle it out in the NBA Finals only amplified the need for Boston to alter its approach.