The Boston Celtics series against the New York Knicks fell into a nightmare for the defending champion.
Down 3-1 in the series against the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics were hit by a hammer at the end of Game 4.
Jason Tatum had to be taken from the court after suffering injuries that could lead to a torn Achilles.
Tatum’s injury has resulted in a shell shock in the Celtics Locker Room, but fans agree with the harsh reality that there are no star players.
The superstar is expected to miss the rest of the series and miss next season, with the team confirming that they have already undergone surgery.
The choppy sea is already ahead for the Boston Celtics. Even if the title defense was successful, the team’s finances meant a tough decision would be required for the new ownership group.
Now, the Eastern Conference semi-finals are set off and Jason Tatum faces a long spell on the sidelines, making planning even more difficult.
Blowing up the team and forgetting the tanking idea, Boston is trying to stay competitive while waiting for Tatum to recover, but there are changes.
This is a major challenge for Brad Stevens, the 2024 NBA Executive of the Year. However, there was one sense of override among Boston Celtics fans.
In the wake of Tatum’s injury, Stevens is heading for X, and fans on the team have expressed confidence that he can guide them through challenging times ahead.
“I got Brad Stevens, I wasn’t even tripping,” one fan wrote with confidence.
“It’s peace to know that Brad Stevens runs my basketball team, and that’s all I can hold on right now,” another added.
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Another fan added:
More comments posted on X include “Brad Stevens will do a miracle again,” and “If we can save this team, it’s Brad Stevens.”
“We have Brad Stevens, there’s no need to worry,” another fan reverberated, summarizing his confidence in the team’s GM.
Planning to rebuild the team is not Brad Stevens’ top priority. His main purpose is to focus on Jason Tatum and ensure that the franchise is right through his recovery.
Stevens led the way from before this, showing how one video was filmed from Madison Square Garden and even helped the executives carry Tatum off the court.