The Celtics return virtually the same roster that won it all: Fifteen players are back from last year's team, including the top 11 scorers. The last NBA team to win back-to-back titles was the Golden State Warriors, who won three in four seasons from 2015-18.

A Boston Celtics player addressed Jayson Tatum’s limited playing time and Jaylen Brown’s exclusion from Team USA at the Olympics. After the Boston Celtics celebrated their NBA championship, several players headed to Paris to compete in the Olympics with Team USA.

Jayson Tatum has a new tattoo on his back, another gold medal to hang around his neck, and a chip on his shoulder.