And no moment in Celtics history made that clearer than Thomas putting up an absurd 53 points against the Washington Wizards in the 2017 NBA Playoffs after hours in a dentist chair to repair teeth broken in Game 1 of the series, and fresh on the heels of the loss of his sister Chyna in a tragic car accident.

From going to the Portland Trail Blazers to the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston would be a completely different animal for him. The Celtics fan base expects the most out of all their players, and if they don't perform at the level they're hoping for,

Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to the Boston Celtics, according to NBA reporter Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Lillard is an unrestricted free agent after getting waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Former Celtics forward Oshae Brissett will continue his pro career overseas after signing a deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv, according to the team. It is a two-year deal with the Israeli EuroLeague squad.

Forward Drew Peterson, who spent the last year and a half with the Celtics, is reportedly signing a two-way contact with the Hornets.