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When you think about the NBA, or more specifically basketball in general, players like MJ or LeBron may come to mind. Maybe you think about great franchised like the Celtics, Lakers, Bulls, Cavs, or Warriors. Casual basketball fans often make quick conclusions about a team without actually exploring their full potential. Sometimes, we forget to stop and think about the real masterminds behind the great legends of basketball; the coaches! Since the Celtics are having a great season, even without a set of paramount players, Brad Stevens is my point of interest. He is such a great coach because of his defensive strategy, his ability to utilize his talents as much as possible, and his ability to get players experience. I’ll start with how he

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