Outside of the Alamo City, rebuilding is a necessary evil for championship-hopeful NBA teams. It's an exhaustive exercise where fans are forced to shift their attention away from the wins column to search through unsightly box scores for the slightest sign of player development.
For the Boston Celtics, it's still too early to start looking for tangible signs of hope. They're still trimming the fat left over from their Big Three playoff runs, and the lean meat left on this roster needs plenty of seasoning before Celtics fans can think about feasting on substantial success.
So, why would a franchise willingly subject itself and its fans to such an excruciating existence? Because the Celtics can't change the cards they've been dealt. Their only option is to patiently work toward improving that hand and somehow transform it into a winner.
Patience is a hard sell in any market, and the Boston sports scene hasn't made it any easier. These fans expect success, as recent history suggests they should.
The New England Patriots have averaged 12 victories over the last 13 seasons, a wildly successful stretch that's in ...
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Why Boston Celtics Are Better off with Long-Term Rebuild Than a Quick Fix
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