Prominent NBA voices continue to heap praise on the Boston Celtics as the 2025-26 season progresses.
On a recent episode of the Run It Back podcast, former NBA guard Lou Williams declared, “I still think Boston is the most dangerous team in the East,” while ex-NBA wing Chandler Parsons added that the Celtics “have exceeded everyone’s expectations” and suggested Jaylen Brown belongs in the MVP conversation.
Lou Williams: “I still think Boston is the most dangerous team in the East.”
Chandler Parsons: “They’ve exceeded everyone’s expactations… Jaylen Brown should be in these MVP talks.”
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The comments reflect growing respect for Boston’s depth and resilience even without Jayson Tatum fully available for stretches.
The Celtics sit near the top of the Eastern Conference standings thanks to balanced scoring, elite defense and timely contributions from supporting cast members. Brown has emerged as the clear leader, posting efficient numbers and carrying the load on both ends.
Williams and Parsons pointed to Boston’s ability to win in multiple ways as the reason they remain a threat to reach the Finals again. The team’s chemistry and experience from recent playoff runs have fueled their success through the first half of the campaign.
With the trade deadline passed and the second half set to begin, the Celtics appear poised to make another deep postseason push in what remains a competitive Eastern Conference.
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