Brad Stevens on the character traits the Celtics look for when acquiring role players late in the draft and in free agency competitive character where team matters youre growth-oriented you come to work every day and your ambition doesnt necessarily exceed your self-awareness

Brad Stevens on trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George Its something that you have to just say do you think where we currently are will get us to where we ultimately want to go If not does it make sense to explore other pathways even if that could be very tough in the near term

Jaylen Brown on what the team most needs from himI'm not sure completely yet I think we'll figure it out as time goes on I'm excited just to be myselfOne thing I can promise the city and the organization and the coaching staff - that I'm coming every single day and be myself

Jayson Tatum shares a motivational message on being a leader Being around somebody that feels like they know it all I dont wanna be around that person I dont wanna be the smartest person in the room I want to learn from somebody else

Jaylen Brown on what he's looking forward to this season I'm looking forward to every part of the journey every practice film session but honestly the journey kind of starts now We got a lot of talent we got a great opportunity and I wanna make it work

Prime Paul Pierce highlights with the Celtics

Charania There is no LeBron James in Philadelphia without Jaylen Brown Jaylen wanted Lebron there He did his part to recruit him there One person around Jaylen told me today he's gonna approach this season with no ego