It's fair that Celtics fans are a little more downbeat today than they were a few weeks ago. The change in the narrative around this team – still technically the reigning NBA champions – has been remarkable. We won't go over old ground, as coverage of the team's limp exit in the Playoffs, Jayson Tatum's injury, and the fact that the roster now looks set for an overhaul has been done extensively in recent days.
Yet, perspective has changed for a reason, and it will be interesting to see how the team, the management, and the fans manage expectations for next season.