The Celtics have gone from a team desperately in search of success to one that must now combat complacency. The season after winning the NBA title, the biggest issue for the players, especially the Big Three is how badly they want to do it again.
As they begin training camp, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen insist they aren't satisfied.
"Once you get a taste of it, you don't want to let it go," Pierce said. "We saw the reaction from the fans and our peers around the league all summer. It's a feeling that you don't want to go away.
"We talked about enjoying having short summers. That's what it's all about. The shorter the summer, the longer your season is.
Celtics Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)