Everyone has their predictions for Jayson Tatum and what will happen with the Celtics once he comes back, but not enough people are giving the team its proper respect, even without Tatum. On the most recent episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC and his guest, John Fanta, broke down their contender rankings, and O’Connor listed the Celtics as the team most likely to represent the East in the NBA Finals.
He praised Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, and others while talking about the team’s culture and relentless effort and belief, especially on the defensive end.