This iteration of the Boston Celtics has thrived on a team chemistry unrivaled since the season of the franchise’s last championship in 2008-09, and passing the rock has been a critical component to the unexpected return to contention.
A season after more games ending in hero ball than most of us would like to recall, ball movement has once again returned as a crucial aspect of Boston’s offensive scheme.
With so many high-powered scorers on the roster — especially after adding Kemba Walker and seeing third-year swingman Jayson Tatum come into his own — it’s not just important to pass the ball to keep hungry mouths happy.
It’s become a maddening counter to opponents’ tendency to try and double the hot hand on offense — only to see another lights-out shooter get wide open.
Watch the video embedded above to see the ten very best passes of the currently-suspended 2019-20 NBA season to date. Hopefully it won’t be much longer before we can start adding some new dimes to the highlight reel of the full season.
