The Boston Celtics are arguably the most talented team in the NBA so far this season. Their roster is built around two-way talents who can impact both sides of the court at an elite level. As such, a growing contingent of fans and analysts believe the Celtics could secure their 18th banner this season.
Former Celtics champion and current Boston broadcaster Cedric Maxwell is one of those analysts/fans. In a recent interview with Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina, Maxwell shared his thoughts on Boston’s current chances and revealed he had been letting his former rival James Worthy hear all of his thoughts.
“I think they’ll do it. I say the same thing to my man, James Worthy. This year is going to be the year that solidifies that. Even though I look at LeBron as a marvel at what he’s able to do at a player his age. I know I wasn’t thinking about playing basketball at 39 on a competitive floor. But what he’s done has been amazing.”
Boston currently sits top of the Eastern Conference and is heading into their December 28 contest against a Detroit Pistons team that has lost 27 straight games while coming off the back of an impressive West Coast road trip that saw them win three out of four against contending-level teams.
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With that in mind, Maxwell’s comments were both fair and logical. Boston is expected to be a championship team this season. The moves Brad Stevens made over the summer were for that exact reason. Now, all that’s left is for the Celtics to fulfill the prophecy, and that’s looking more and more likely with each passing week.
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