The Boston Celtics have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals after a dominant 4-0 series sweep of the Indiana Pacers. Now, they await the winner of the Western Conference Finals, where they will face off against either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Dallas Mavericks.
While making it to the NBA Finals is an impressive feat, it seems that just getting there is not enough for this Celtics team. With four Eastern Conference Finals appearances in the last five years and two NBA Finals appearances in the past three years, the pressure is on for them to bring home a championship.
One of the key players driving the Celtics’ success is Jayson Tatum, the team’s standout star. Emmanuel Acho recently discussed on “Speak” on FS1 how winning an NBA title would elevate Tatum’s legacy in the league.
Acho emphasized that Tatum is currently grouped with other great players like Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell, but a championship win would allow him to step out of that group and establish himself as a true elite player in the NBA.
Despite Tatum’s stellar performances in recent seasons, there is a lingering concern about his ability to deliver in the playoffs. The question now is whether Tatum and the Celtics can finally overcome any obstacles and secure the championship this year.
As the anticipation builds for the NBA Finals, all eyes will be on Tatum and the Celtics as they aim to solidify their place among the league’s elite teams.