June 2, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens before the Golden State Warriors' Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

June 2, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens before the Golden State Warriors’ Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens spent the summer securing the long-term future of the Boston Celtics Despite the hefty luxury tax charges the franchise will face in the coming years, Stevens assured that Boston is well positioned to keep its championship window open for as long as possible, especially after handing out supermax contracts to Jayson Tatum And Jaylen Brown in recent years.

Boston’s approach to its roster is in direct comparison to that of Denver Nuggetswho, despite winning the 2023 NBA championship, have resisted the urge to make a massive financial commitment, instead letting key players leave in consecutive free agency windows.

In a recent “Utility Sports” video, host Sheldon Wohlman examines the juxtaposition between the two approaches before explaining why Stevens’ management of the new CBA has been exemplary. Wohlman then proceeds to analyze why The Celtics have positioned themselves for future success and how their understanding of the new collective agreement helped them stay ahead of the curve.

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This article was originally published on Warriors Wire: How Boston Overcame the New Collective Bargaining Agreement to Become a Contender

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