The harsh criticism of the Celtics by one of their legends: Does Bob Cousy have a point?
The legendary 97-year-old former player commented on the team's recent loss in the playoffs
In the recently concluded 2024/25 season of the NBA, the Boston Celtics were defending the championship title they had won the previous season. However, things did not go well, and the Massachusetts franchise was eliminated in the Conference semifinals. For Bob Cousy, a legend of the team, the elimination should not have happened, especially given the level difference with the New York Knicks.
In the first two games of the series, the Celtics allowed comebacks from over 20-point deficits, which was unforgivable. Then, misfortune struck Boston when Jayson Tatum suffered a serious injury in the fourth game of the series. As a result, the Knicks won the series 4-2 despite being seen as the inferior team, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA.
"I have the impression that Joe Mazzulla did a good job and earned his attention. But in the playoffs, in my experience, the best team wins. Sometimes there are surprises, but I don't understand how the Celtics could collapse, especially against the [profanity] Knicks. As the Knicks showed in the next round, they were not a legitimate opponent," Cousy began by stating in the Boston Globe.
"Many of us blame Boston's defeat on their excessive reliance on three-point shots. I like the three-pointer as a weapon, but not as the first [profanity] option. It will always be there for you. It is not something you have to create. You will have it when you want it. So, why eliminate other options?" he added.
Criticisms of Jaylen Brown?
The Celtics will play the entire upcoming season without Jayson Tatum. Is Jaylen Brown ready to assume the role of leader?
"In my opinion, Jaylen is not at the superstar level that Tatum is. Can he carry the team alone? I see a big rebuilding effort here. Jaylen certainly will not lead them to the promised land... [Derrick] White is a good player, he will perform and be consistent, but his game is not suited to lead a team."
"This new owner [Bill Chisholm] must be in shock. As soon as he signed the contract, problems started pouring in. Everything that could go wrong for that franchise went wrong. I hope he doesn't regret the purchase. I think he's just unlucky," Cousy concluded.
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