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The people are getting what they want: more Jayson Tatum

I hate to be the buzzkill here, but the “better vibe” everybody has been talking about is at least 80% caused by proper roster balance. Boston now has a clear starting five, in which they put their four best players on the court who they really rely on, plus whichever center gets the starting role (probably Daniel Theis). The bench has a clear sixth man - Marcus Smart - and a group of role players ready to step in and get their hands bloody.

And yes, I’ll admit: there is a very real and tangible attitude shift among the Celtics.