With the Celtics sitting at 12-4 which is the best record in the league, are they the favorites to win the championship. Imo their roster is much better than lost year even though they lost smart and some depth, they have a legit third option in Porzingis and Jrue who’s a lockdown perimeter defender and an all star. Tatum is also playing the best basketball I’ve seen him play, his shot making, rebounding and defense is much improved and tbh I can seem him making an MVP case either this year or next year. The Bucks and Suns are looking good but I don’t think they’re gonna face up well against the Celtics. The Nuggets are the only team I think can beat them just because the Nuggets have great team chemistry and even though their bench sucks, Jokic is the best player on the court and I don’t think Horford or Porzingis match up great with him.
Boston has the best starting 5. However, their bench is unproven. And Joe Mazzula doesn't inspire confidence either. I think Mazz and the bench keep them from running away with it.
Also I'm surprised Celts didn't try harder to get Theis. That would've been a nice addition.
Mazzula will have to show up in the playoffs where coaching and gameplanning matters a lot.