Brad Stevens Defends Young Celtics: Overmatched or Overhyped?

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Brad Stevens recently defended his young Celtics players against criticism about their performance…

[Nichols] A normally-reserved Brad Stevens lets loose on Open Run: "The criticism is stupid. [Tatum & Brown] achieved more than most 25, 26-year-olds ever had. The scrutiny was because they were playing in May & June...I'd rather be in the mix and have my guts ripped out, than suck.
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Summary

  • LeBron, Giannis, Jokic, and Curry all won championships later in their careers.
  • There’s a double standard for young talents in the NBA.
  • Some feel the scrutiny on the Celtics is unwarranted.

Perspective on Criticism

The criticism stems from unfair comparisons to established NBA stars…

Reacting to Stevens’ Comments

Fans appreciated Stevens’ candid defense of his players…

Frustration with Criticism

Many feel the Celtics are unfairly judged given their young core’s success…