CLNS Media
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Betting
  • NBA History
  • Podcasts
    • A List Podcast
    • Almost Shameless
    • Black N’ Gold Hockey Podcast
    • Bruins Beat
    • Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman
    • Cedric Maxwell Podcast
    • Celtics Beat
    • Celtics Lab
    • Celtics Stuff Live
    • Celtics Postgame Live
    • Dome Theory with Bobby Manning
    • The Garden Report
    • Greg Bedard’s Patriots Podcast
    • Patriots Beat
    • Patriots Postgame Show
    • Patriots Roundtable
    • Patriots Press Pass
    • Poke the Bear
    • Red Sox Beat
    • Winning Plays
    • View All Podcasts
  • About
    • About CLNS
    • Our Sponsors
    • Talent
    • Job Opportunities
    • Join Our Network
    • Advertise With Us
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube TikTok
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube TikTok Discord
CLNS Media
Subscribe
  • Home
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Betting
  • NBA History
  • Podcasts
    • podcast
      • A List Podcast
      • Almost Shameless
      • Black N’ Gold Hockey Podcast
      • Bruins Beat
      • Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman
      • Cedric Maxwell Podcast
      • Celtics Beat
    • podcast
      • Celtics Lab
      • Celtics Postgame Live
      • Dome Theory with Bobby Manning
      • The Garden Report
      • Greg Bedard’s Patriots Podcast
      • Patriots Beat
    • podcast
      • Patriots Postgame Show
      • Patriots Roundtable
      • Poke the Bear
      • Red Sox Beat
      • Winning Plays
      • View All Podcasts
  • About
    • About CLNS
    • Our Sponsors
    • Talent
    • Job Opportunities
    • Join Our Network
    • Advertise With Us
CLNS Media
Home » Youth No Longer an Excuse for Celtics
Celtics Beat

Youth No Longer an Excuse for Celtics

Evan ValentiBy Evan Valenti11/24/20212 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Share
Facebook Twitter Email

Normally, NBA youth has a hard time adjusting to the speed and physicality of the pro game. Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum bucked that trend by going to the Eastern Conference Finals three times in their first four tries. However, getting to the NBA Finals is an entirely different task.

And early on, losing in the NBA Finals was expected for the Jays. Going against a younger LeBron James is always a daunting task. Some would say losing to the Miami Heat inside the bubble was a failed opportunity. But make no mistake about it 26 other teams do not get that far. Moreover, teams led by young 20 year-olds usually do not sniff that opportunity.

It’s easy to say the basketball gods have been kind to Tatum and Brown for the most part. However, at some point, you have to break through that metaphorical wall.

“I don’t buy the ‘youth’ thing anymore,” said longtime Boston Globe scribe Dan Shaughnessy. “This is [Tatum’s] fifth year. This is [Brown’s] sixth year. And I know they were young when they came to it. They weren’t fully-formed adults. Larry Bird was 23 his rookie year. Different. But it’s long enough, to figure out the NBA.”

Trending
Despite Celtics Game 5 Loss, Al Horford Still Resonates

“I’m running out of patience with it. They were in the Conference Finals three out of four years and it’s going the wrong way now,” added Shaughnessy.

Over the 11 games, Boston has seemingly turned it around. They sport a top-3 point differential in that span, which includes the top defensive rating in the entire NBA. Tatum is back on the ascent, notching four 30-point games in a row (which is good for the second-most 30-point games in the league this year). Brown just re-entered the starting lineup and caught fire against the Rockets halfway through the game. If the Celtics plan on reclaiming a spot atop the Eastern Conference they will need their two young All Stars to guide them there.

Make sure you subscribe to Celtics Beat on iTunes and Stitcher! And subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube!

 

Post Views: 6
Bird Boston Boston Celtics brown celtics Jaylen Brown Jayson Tatum Larry Bird NBA tatum
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email

Evan Valenti

Related Posts

Celtics Open as Betting Favorite to Beat the Heat and Advance to the NBA Finals

05/15/2022

Grant Williams SCORES Career-High 27 PTS to Knock Out Bucks in Game 7

05/15/2022

Celtics Blow Out Bucks 109-81 to Win Series

05/15/2022

Recapping an epic Game 6 vs. Bucks, looking ahead to Game 7 for the Celtics

05/14/2022

Jayson Tatum ERUPTS for 46 PTS to Force Game 7 vs Bucks ☘️

05/14/2022

Celtics Roll Past Bucks in Milwaukee – Are Betting Favorites for Game 7

05/13/2022

Comments are closed.

Follow Us
Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Youtube
Featured Videos
Home Featured Banner

Celtics vs Heat Eastern Conference Finals Preview

By Bobby Manning05/17/2022

MIAMI — The Celtics and Heat begin their series with Game 1 tonight at 8:30…

Marcus Smart Foot Injury Update

05/17/2022

What are the Keys to Celtics vs Heat?

05/16/2022

Grant Williams Wins Game 7 for the Celtics

05/16/2022
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube TikTok Discord
  • Home
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • View All Podcasts
  • About
  • Privacy Policy

2021 North Station Media. Designed by J&R Marketing.


At North Station Media, we don’t just celebrate diversity, we live it. North Station Media is an equal opportunity employer that commits itself everyday creating the most inclusive environment for all its employees and hiring the best and most qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Cleantalk Pixel