The Boston Celtics have struggled all season, but they are still one of the best teams in the league and a lot of people still believe they can come out of the East and reach the NBA Finals.
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward feels the same way, and that's because of teammate Kyrie Irving. On his website, Hayward wrote that the All-Star guard will be a huge part of Boston's success in the playoffs.
Obviously, Kyrie is going to be a huge part of our success. We’re going to lean on him a lot in the postseason. He’s so talented individually and can take advantage of any matchup that he’s given.
Sometimes, even to this day, I’m just in awe when I’m watching him and some of the things he’s able to do. Years ago I wrote a blog about the Finals and called Kyrie “the best guard I’ve ever seen at finishing through contact from big men.” Everything I’ve seen firsthand this season backs that up.
When you’re on the court or even on the bench watching, you kind of have to hold your breath every time he makes a play. He’s got an unreal ability to finish plays that I think most guys would not be able to finish.
Kyrie Irving is obviously the Celtics' best player and one of the NBA's most lethal scorers. He is expected to carry Boston in his back during the playoffs, and the team will rely heavily on his ability to deliver when the stakes are at an all-time high.
Kyrie wanted his own team, and now he's got it. Gordon Hayward and the entire Celtics roster is putting their faith in him, and hopefully he can repay their trust by leading them to a championship at the end of the season.
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