David Lee compared Boston's rebuild with what he saw in Golden State

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David Lee compared Boston's rebuild with what he saw in Golden State
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JUL 23, 2015 8:04a ET  







Mar 5, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
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David Lee is the only Boston Celtic who's ever made an All-Star team. He's also the only Celtic with Finals experience and a championship.
He knows what it takes to make it through four grueling rounds of playoff basketball, and had an up-close-and-personal view of one of the league's all-time teams last year while on the Golden State Warriors.

Before he grabbed his ring, Lee sat down with Brian Robb of Boston.com to talk about Boston's rebuild, and some similarities between his new and old teams:

"BDC: In this town, a lot of people believe Ainge won’t be able to sign a big name free agent or get people to come here because of the weather, location, etc. What’s your sense on that?

Lee: I feel like every city feels that way. They were saying that in Golden State two years ago and we managed to get some guys. Things come and go. There’s always the ebb and flow in basketball. Boston is rebuilding a little bit right now right now, but they have some good young players and I think a really good coaching staff. I think the future is bright and players are going to go where there is passion for the game and this is one of them."

Boston isn't winning a title until they acquire a star, a la Steph Curry, and support him with at least one more All-Star—be it through the draft, free agency or a trade. It's a harsh truth, but nothing else matters unless they can bring in some serious talent.
Nearly every move they've made since starting their rebuild has brought them closer to getting the players they really need, but they're still far away from getting it done.



bob




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Lee says the magic word and wins the kewpie doll. Passion! The epitome of what has driven so many Celtics greats over so many years. Here's hoping Lee can help infuse this team with plenty of passion so as to attract players who will want to come to Boston for reasons other than money.

Sam

The idea of not playing in Boston confuses me every time I read about it.

Sure, the winters are long and cold, but they are not much different from places like Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and New York. The city more than holds its own with all of these other places and also many more who are not in cold weather areas.

The team's culture is changed in the last two years and even since after the Rondo trade last season. Lots of athletes like to play for coaches who believe in them, will assist in player development and will play younger players.

Even though Rivers won a championship with a very veteran group he may have been part of the reason why younger free agents chose not to come to Boston as it was pretty obvious that he was not a fan of playing too many younger guys. The 2008 championship season was very much about the Big Three (all veterans) and then the team added some addition vets for the stretch run.

What Stevens and his staff have accomplished in only two years is almost amazing in my green colored eyes, and the rest of the league is noticing. Boys, it won't be long before the bigger names are making calls to play in Boston.

Fifty wins this next season will show the rest of the league that Stevens is not only a very good coach, but it will also show that the Cs are ready for a shot at the top in 2016-17.