Ray Allen wants us to remember Danny Ainge’s hand in hanging Banner 18

The Boston Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champions. But we should not forget that former Celtics (and current Utah Jazz) President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge had a major hand in assembling some of the key parts that made it possible, including hiring the CURRENT Boston team president, Brad Stevens.

And 2008 title team member Ray Allen wants to make sure we remember that. Speaking to Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso in a recent interview, the UConn alum said “People need to give credit to Danny Ainge,” said Allen. “Brad Stevens did a great job, but it doesn’t happen without Danny sending (fellow 2008 titlists) Paul (Pierce) and Kevin (Garnett) to (the Brooklyn Nets in a trade).

“That secured the future for the Celtics. They’re going to carry this team for the next 10 years,” he added.

“I love Jrue Holiday,” Allen shared. “He’s a mature leader. I love Derrick White there, too. Picking up (Kristaps) Porzingis was huge. You can tell that’s a team that really likes playing together.”

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