Following their 18th NBA championship win, the Boston Celtics are potentially facing significant changes as owner Wyc Grousbeck has announced plans to sell his stake in the team. Jayson Tatum expressed his surprise at this news during his JT Elite camp in Las Vegas, stating that he hopes the foundation and structure of the team remains the same. Tatum mentioned to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix that he doesn’t want things to change, emphasizing the great bond and success they have built.
The Celtics, led by Tatum, had a dominating season and easily clinched the championship after a successful postseason. Their roster is expected to remain mostly intact for next season, with key players like Tatum and Derrick White already signing lucrative contract extensions. Tatum, in particular, signed a record-breaking five-year, $314 million deal to become the highest-paid player in NBA history. With core players like Tatum, White, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis all locked in until 2026-27, the team has a strong foundation moving forward.
Whoever becomes the new owner of the Celtics will inherit a successful and talented team poised for continued success. Tatum’s hope is that the new owner will maintain the current structure and not change anything as they look to defend their championship title in the upcoming seasons.