The Boston Celtics' masterplan to build a super team didn't happen, as they failed to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. They are also about to lose All-Star guard Kyrie Irving for nothing.

Now, the Green Gang is left with no choice but to rebuild. Still, a lot of people, including those who are familiar with the situation, blame Irving for the collapse of what could've been a great summer for Boston.

Ryen Russillo of ESPN was a guest in the podcast of NBC Sports' Tom Haberstroh, and he revealed that the Celtics saw similarities between their situation and what happened with the Cleveland Cavaliers two years ago when Kyrie asked them to trade him.

Russillo added that the Celtics already saw this coming and should've taken action on this matter earlier.

“I think they should've moved on from Kyrie. Because it was that bad. People around the team, some guys who had never said anything to me, guys are like, ‘It's just time.' But you know, you don't want to lose that asset for nothing. So, I think the Celtics were still trying to figure out a way to salvage it. It's not a trade demand, but it's mimicking the same things from like two years ago [when Irving wanted out from the Cavs] where once Kyrie shuts it down, he shuts it down.”

The Celtics are set to pay a steep price after their efforts to keep Irving was not reciprocated. Now, they have no choice but to move forward and build on what they have.