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NBA: The 10 Biggest Storylines Heading Into The 2016-17 Season

By Richard Staple

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Bill Russell MVP Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Bill Russell MVP Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward /

Boston Celtics Set To Compete for Eastern Conference Crown?

The Boston Celtics of the last couple of years have rejuvenated the fighting, gritty Celtic aura that surrounds the history of the team. While the Celtics have been eliminated in the first round by the Hawks and Cavaliers in the previous two offseasons, the Celtics may look ready to challenge the Cavaliers.C

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Al Hortford chose to not re-sign with Atlanta in lieu of donning the white and green, bolstering their frontcourt. They are also led by the neophyte Isaiah Thomas, coming off his best campaign as an all-star. While their wing depth may have taken a hit with Evan Turner choosing to sign with Portland, it appears as though that talents such as Marcus Smart and first round draft pick Jalyen Brown will be ready to take on added responsibility in his absence.

This is also coupled with elite perimeter defenders such as Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley. Combined with signings and talents received in the draft, the Celtics enjoyed one of the better offseasons in the league, and after two seasons of growth, it looks as though that they are ready to take the next step in the Eastern Conference.

Celtics coach Brad Stevens has been able to get his players to buy in to his philosophy, and after many believed that the Celtics were primed for failure after the Big 3 era, the Celtics are firmly back in the upper echelon in the Eastern Conference, and after salvaging one of the crowned jewels in the offseason in Hortford, there is a case that the Celtics may be able to turn some some heads.

As of right now, they will certainly need more on court chemistry to run their system more efficiently, but once this machine runs smoothly, Boston can become one of the dark horses in the league competing for the championship trophy.

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