Jaylen Brown Is The Key To The Celtics’ 18th Banner

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Aside from the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics are in the most enviable position in the NBA right now. They have a young roster that proved to be a legitimate championship contender in last year’s playoffs and a stockpile of draft picks that are richer than those of some lottery teams. With that being said, they still have work to do to truly compete with the Warriors, as the team hasn’t made the Finals since 2010.

At this point, the core of the lineup has a near-perfect balance of veteran and youth presence. The elder statesmen core of Kyrie Irving, Al Horford, and Gordon Hayward are an ideal trio to help up-and-coming superstar Jayson Tatum find his way in the…