I feel like there’s no argumment for anybody else being COY. People were talking about Charles Lee and Boston is like 12 games ahead of them without an All NBA 1st team player lol

Seriously. It’s ridiculous how Mazzulla draws the best out of his guys, but also the players executing and taking advantage when the opportunities present themselves.

According to spurs fans they had worse expectations so their coach should be mvp

He’s my pick for COTY. Given their center rotation alone I thought they would be in the Play In, let alone not having Tatum and losing Holiday

Man, I can’t imagine if they are still being coached by Ime. Joe turned out to be the better coach.

agree. it’s an absurd showing

It’s consistent greatness is fantastic. Like even during that span there are DEEP playoff runs. It’s fascinating how well run and coached this organization is.

48 wins in ten of the past 11 seasons

Yep, Joe’s ability to maximise the talent on the team has been just ridiculous. Ironic because he was often criticised during his first two season for being carried by a ‘superteam’.

I think he definitely deserves a COTY this season, he’s been among the three best coaches every season since he got the gig

It’s so funny seeing everyone talk about how great their depth is, when going into the season people were wondering if they even had a proper starting five. 

I was one of the doubters because I saw no way this would be a functioning front court with only Queta and Garza, and zero bench outside of Simons. I’m not doubting Brad and Joe ever again.

Thanks, the recognition of the bench is important. People that are relatively unknown are crushing it.

draft positions:

Gonzalez : 28th

Scheierman : 30th

Walsh : 38th

Queta : 39th

Garza : 52nd

Don’t forget Brad Stevens’ absolute FO genius, the man really hasn’t missed since stepping in office

like he got in and he was like OKAY GUYS NO MORE UNDERSIZED GUARDS

The more talented rosters over the past few years have severely struggled with wanting it more. The gang this year are finally dogs and I love it.

Agreed, was reflecting on this today. They play a tenacious and constant game. The role players are fighting for every shot and through every screen.

more and more team game + depth in modern nba, not just star carry all the load every games. JDub, IHart, Caruso also not in top 8 on minutes played for your team. pistons dont have de facto 2nd option

as long you build roster that makes sense and cover all parts of basketball on both ends, you have chance to go far. coaching staff matters A LOT these days. that’s why i believe mavs can turn this shit immediately next season with their resources

Not only ³⁄₅ of the starting 5 counting Tatum, but the entire center rotation 1-3.

Achilles not ACL, even worse

We will be fine as long as we have our lord and savior, the great white buffalo, on our side

We are such scamps

comment i saved from the post game thread after their 3rd game of the season

All the AJ Dybantsa talk in hindsight is hilarious lol.

well it’s consecutive seasons, so that’s the last 4 seasons, meaning that you must have left elementary school 40 years ago. happy 50th!

Nice shout out, Kevin Garnett -> Payton Pritchard era

The time that the Celtics got Tayshaun Prince and boy was I ecstatic to see him in Celtics jersey.

that’s that parity people say this league is lacking

People don’t understand how hard it is to stay consistent as a team so one wrong cog from the GM, coaches, players, medical team, trainers, etc. is a potential game changer. I think the biggest indicator of how well run this team is is the fact that the only person to have willingly left (aside from major salary negotiation differences) in the last decade is Kyrie.

I think everyone should get snubbed so they’re pissed for the playoffs.

Yeah, this rings true.

Game of Zones got it wrong Spurs are the Celtics of the west

Someone doesn’t watch any Celtics games

Yeah dude I’m sorry you can throw all the stats you want in there, but this comment screams ignorance. Any soul who’s watched a Celtics game this year knows that JB has been their heart and soul, the leader of the 2 seed in the east with very few established vets on the roster, and he’s often tasked with taking the hardest shots and guarding the best player on the other team down the stretch. You should perhaps think about turning on a game once in a while

Teams excelling in the short term while their superstar is out is extremely common. NBA-caliber players with less tape on them entering a larger role with nothing to lose tend to do well. Nuggets, Pistons, Wolves have all looked great without their stars this season. It’s just how it works. That honeymoon period also happens in football, too.