The Argument
Celtics
NBA
Are the Boston Celtics legitimate championship contenders?
The Room
6 showsWhat the shows are saying
6
Shows weighing in
One argument · both sides
True title contenderNot a contender
Your call
True title contenderNot a contender
The Showdownthe sharpest exchange in the room
On this point
Roster construction viability
Boston CelticsThe team's deep roster construction provides the necessary strategic flexibility and durability to remain a top-tier championship contender.
WEEI Boston's Sports OriginalThe current roster construction is too limited and overly reliant on perimeter shooting, making them vulnerable as championship contenders.
Top-tier talent availability
CLNS Media Celtics
The team is a top title favorite because of aggressive spending and a deep, talented core roster.
Sporting Logically
The team lacks the necessary top-tier talent to win close games because they traded away their primary isolation scorer.
The rest of the room
sorted by sideEveryone the spotlight didn't pull out — still sorted into the two camps.
True title contender
NBC Sports BostonWEEI Boston's Sports Original2 takesNot a contender
Sporting LogicallyOutside the two camps · 2 shows
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