IT's sacrifice in playing through the injury no doubt pushed BOS further than what it would've gone if he would've shut it down for the playoffs.
We would've struggled VS CHI, and WAS would've beaten us.
Losing to WAS would've no doubt given Hayward (or any other FA) pause.
We were quite the successful image to the NBA and a solid FA landing spot - especially after courting Durant, KLove and Big Al.
IT was a HUUUGE part of that. Danny - in essence - capitalized off of IT's (and BOS) success to get to where we are now.
He indeed gave his all and has a right to be upset.
I'd hope, though, that he lets the wounds - physical and otherwise - heal.
I wish him the best.