1. At his introductory press conference as new Celtics head coach, Ime Udoka poked fun at Brad Stevens and Boston’s lack of ball movement the previous season. The jokes haven’t stopped, but more importantly, neither has the emphasis on ball and player movement. The first basket of the preseason is a good example.
Marcus Smart could take this shot, but he’s the point guard now. It’s his job to get others going:
When the ball and players move, good things happen. Especially when that involves the ball hitting the paint and side-to-side actions:
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