Avery Bradley's hamstring injury left the Boston Celtics shorthanded against the Atlanta Hawks, leading to a 4-2 first-round series loss and a premature end to Boston's thrilling 2015-16 campaign.
Following the Game 6 defeat, Isaiah Thomas met the media with tears in his eyes. He, just like the rest of this resilient group, took the postseason elimination to heart, and it was heartwarming to see the players care so much. Despite the adversity, it's important to give the Celtics a serious pat on the shoulder and remind them of the bright future ahead.
Players grew both individually and as a unit under the expert leadership of head coach Brad Stevens. Boston finished the regular season with a 48-34 record—an unexpected jump in an improved Eastern Conference. Many essential elements of a future title contender are already in place, and a couple of substantial additions could push the Celtics over the top next year.
Key players are tied down to cheap deals, and Boston general manager Danny Ainge will have a plethora of assets at his disposal this summer. The players did their part—now it's ...
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