Not long after the Boston Celtics won the NBA title in 2008, some new wall decor went up at their practice facility in Waltham, Mass.It was a banner. An 18th one. But it stood out from the rest. It

In preparation for the preseason, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum received some criticism for the $2.8 million watch he wore during the Abu Dhabi Games. A reporter asked if his watch was a ‘kid’s watch’ despite the watch being priced at seven figures.

The Celtics return virtually the same roster that won it all: Fifteen players are back from last year's team, including the top 11 scorers. The last NBA team to win back-to-back titles was the Golden State Warriors, who won three in four seasons from 2015-18.

He has been on the short list of players in the running the last few seasons, but his well-rounded game and stacked team have both worked against him.