Next year we will be:
a year older
a year more talented
a year more experienced
at least 1 draft pick more talented
at least 1 free agent more talented
This year was important. The Celtics developed a sense of self. We know who we are, and we are only getting better.
And add hopefully without Bass and Wallace
I like Bass, depends if Ainge wants a full youth team. I can understand either moves. I don't mind re-signing Bass for MLE or less for veteran presence, but then again Bass probably wouldn't take those contracts either.
With all these fights, we are legit a star or two away from making some serious noise in the playoffs. Call me optimistic but we came close with the Cavs with absolutely no stars. NO STARS and we lose by 13, 8, 8 and 8. And the last game was us coming back from 21 down. I am extremely proud of these young Celtics and what they are able to accomplish. They fought hard.