LAS VEGAS — The Boston Celtics’ rebuild appeared to take another important step forward this summer when the team lured All-Star center Al Horford away from the conference-rival Atlanta Hawks.
The acquisition of a second All-Star to pair with standout point guard Isaiah Thomas should produce immediate dividends, but Thomas, who also doubles as Boston’s top player recruiter, isn’t satisfied with President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge bringing just one major name into the fold this offseason.
“We need more,” Thomas declared earlier this week in Las Vegas. “I'm definitely comfortable with the moves [Danny’s] made. I mean, everyone knew we were trying to get Durant. We came up short, but we got another All-Star in Al Horford, and I know Danny's not done. Hopefully we get a few more pieces to the puzzle, and that'll be a successful summer.”
That assessment may seem greedy on the surface for a 48-win team that added one of the most sought-after players on the free-agent market, but Ainge has made it clear that he agrees with his point guard’s assessmen ...
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