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5 Realistic Expectations for The Boston Celtics in 2014-15

5 Realistic Expectations for The Boston Celtics in 2014-15

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The Boston Celtics will head into the 2014-15 season with new optimism. But will the new edition of the Celtics be the same as the 2013-14 version of the Celtics? Here are five realistic expectations for the Boston Celtics in 2014-15.

5. Evan Turner Will Be Re-Born

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5. Evan Turner Will Be Re-Born

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After being poorly used during his half-season with the Indiana Pacers, Turner needed a fresh start, and he will get one in Boston. Brad Stevens' offense is perfect for the shooting guard, and Turner should have a career year in 2014-15.

4. Marcus Smart Will Be In the Running for Rookie of the Year

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4. Marcus Smart Will Be In the Running for Rookie of the Year

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A lot of teams went to sleep on Smart, who will prove to the rest of the league that he has the talent to be a star in the NBA; and with the impeding trade of Rajon Rondo, Smart will be given every opportunity to prove himself.

3. Brad Stevens Philosophy Will Start to Produce Results

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3. Brad Stevens Philosophy Will Start to Produce Results

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Brad Stevens proved himself to be an NBA-ready head coach in 2013-14, and Stevens' philosophy will begin to start paying off in 2014-15 with players who fit his scheme.

2. Rajon Rondo Will Be Traded

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2. Rajon Rondo Will Be Traded

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Although Rondo has said he wants to stay in Boston long term, it is clear the Celtics are in a youth movement, and the only sensible thing for the Celtics to do to develop their young assets is to trade Rondo, which is exactly what will happen by mid-season.

1. The 2014-15 Celtics Will Be Much-Improved

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1. The 2014-15 Celtics Will Be Much-Improved

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The Celtics of 2014-15 is a much-improved group from the team that took the floor in 2013-14. Jeff Green and Evan Turner should be the bedrocks of the team, Marcus Smart will be a beast and the young talent should mold together. The Celtics are not a playoff team this year, but watch for the Celtics in two years.

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