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Celtics Slice Up Mavericks 106-88 to raise Banner #18

Looking across the NBA social media landscape, there’s one word that you’ll see to describe these Finals far more than any other — boring. But, as time goes on and people truly process the legacy of this Celtics team, we think it will be replaced by another — dominant.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the numbers from this all-time great season.

• The 5th best point differential in NBA history. 🔥

• One of just three teams since 2000 with less than four losses in the playoffs. 😲

• The most threes per game of any championship winner ever 3️⃣

And everything that makes them so great was on display in a game five performance that was practically done and dusted by halftime. The relentless defense of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday had Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic fighting tooth and nail for buckets that had come near effortless to them earlier in the playoffs. And their barrage of first-half threes involved seven different Celtics, including Payton Pritchard with an audacious half-court heave at the buzzer.

But, it was none other than the star duo that has been questioned more than any other in recent years who stepped up when it mattered most. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum had no time for the #1 option conversations, they just got to work, balled out, and shut everyone up.

While JB ended up with the Finals MVP, it was JT who made the biggest mark on this decisive game, putting up a near triple-double. And for all the jabs online about what iconic moment he would try to imitate once the Celtics won, he ended up creating one all his own, holding his son Deuce in his arms as the confetti fell around them. Finally, a champion.

No Ceilings: Most Enjoyable Prospects

What’s up, Enjoyers?! It’s your boy Corey from No Ceilings here, and the crew is back again to help you parse your way through the chaos of the 2024 NBA Draft. This draft in particular is unlike drafts from the last few years, in that there is no Wemby, Cade, or Paolo, slap you in the face type #1 prospect. But…this makes this draft all the more fun and potentially all the more chaotic. So to help you get familiar with some of these guys we’re going to break down some of the 2024 class and we’re going to start with some of the Most Enjoyable dudes that will hear their names called on June 26th and 27th.

Born To Get Buckets: Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham basically walked out of an NBA Jam video game. The wiggly guard has the deepest bag in the class and will take your ankles if you try to guard him too tight. Unfortunately for defenders, if you play off of him he is going to drain a jumper directly in your eye. The rub with Rob? Well, he’s a very slight 164 pounds and at just 6’2” with t-rex arms there are going to be questions about how well he holds up defensively at the next level. But if we’re talking straight entertainment factor? Sit back, relax, and turn on some Rob Wit Da Shifts tape. It doesn’t get any more fun.

Look Out Below: G League Ignite wing Ron Holland can get UP. Holland has an absolutely relentless motor and fly’s up the court like one of those jets from Top Gun. Basically what I’m saying is that if you try to jump with Ron, you may end up on a poster. If you’re looking for a top end player comp, think 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. Holland was once projected as a potential top pick during the pre-draft cycle, but an up-and-down season with an Ignite team that has since shut down due to how dysfunctional their season was, has Holland’s stock a bit up in the air. But if you’re looking for high flying draft prospects, up in the air is where you’ll find him.

The Chaos Agent: If you’re like us over at No Ceilings and you’ve watched Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight on loop so many times that you need a little chaos in your draft prospects, then Providence’s Devin Carter is your guy. Carter is a straight ball of energy that is anywhere and everywhere at all times. Son of former NBA hooper Anthony Carter, Devin made huge improvements as a shooter during his junior campaign. My dude was not afraid to let that thing fly. Three off movement? Sure. Pull-up from five feet behind the line? Why not? The dude is fearless. Don’t be surprised if you hear Devin Carter’s name a little earlier than you may expect on night one of the draft.

Thanks for reading y'all. We’ll be back for more draft talk the rest of the week. In the meantime, make sure you’re caught up on all things draft by copping the official 2024 No Ceilings NBA Draft Guide which is available now!

Three in the Key

Signing Off

It’s been an honor spreading basketball positivity with y’all for another incredible season! Thank you all so much for tuning in and we’re excited to keep working hard to deliver uplifting hoops news all summer.

Talk soon,

-Spencer Poole