Stars win championships. Role players get you there.
As it stands, the Celtics could be stocked with a fairly vet-laden roster with Marcus Smart, Evan Fournier (if he re-signs), Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Tristan Thompson. That’s six solid players that will do much of the heavy lifting. Throw in Robert Williams and even sophomore Payton Pritchard (who lead all rookies and sophomores in regular season minutes this season) and that’s eight.
Depending on what Brad Stevens decides to do with the mid-level exception, the remaining TPE’s, and possible minimum free agent signings, Boston will depend on their stable of young players and internal development to round out the rotation, but if these playoffs are any indication, young players can have a real impact on winning despite their age and experience.