Are the Boston Celtics favorites to win the 2023 NBA championship?

Did Boston’s move to pick up Jrue Holiday vault them to the top?

The Boston Celtics have become title favorites after trading for All-Star guard Jrue Holiday. However, questions remain about bench depth and how Holiday’s defensive skills will be used in the team’s overall philosophy of play. The coaching staff and players need to adapt to maximize their strengths, and head coach Joe Mazzulla needs to find the right balance between offense and defense.

The pressure is on him to lead a team with championship aspirations, and he must handle the media better than in the past. Overall, the Celtics’ trade for Holiday has bolstered their chances, but there are still challenges to overcome. Are the Boston Celtics favorites to come out of the East?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast took a deep dive into this question post-Holiday trade.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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