The Celtics exceeded expectations yet again with a young cast. Who has been the nucleus for these fantastic moves that NBA circles applaud? Paul Pierce believes it is a combination of core staff, front office, and the players. He also believes that if the owner is able to spend enough money to make the team a contender, he is most valuable. 

“I mean definitely he has done a great job; it is a hard job to do because you get attached to the players.”

‘To be a great GM you have to have a great owner…you have to have a great team around him.”

“It’s a combination of pieces…the most important guy is the guy with the pocket books (owner).”