Three Folks Celtics Nation should be thankful for this Holiday Season

And no, we're not talking about Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown or Joe Mazzulla.

It was indeed a year to celebrate for the Boston Celtics, claiming the franchise’s 18th NBA title - more than any other franchise. Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

No matter where you fall on the religious spectrum, this time of year more than most, is one in which everyone seems super-thankful.

You can add the Boston Celtics to the list of those with gratitude for the bounty they have been fortunate to claim in 2024.

The franchise’s league-best 18th NBA title in June certainly stands out as the hallmark accomplishment for this bunch, most of whom are back for what they hope will be a repeat of last season.

But as the calendar year winds down, there’s an undeniable laundry list of folks this franchise should be thankful for, some of whom get lost in the shuffle when it comes to doling out the credit cake for the team’s success.

However, there are three individuals - two are no longer with the franchise while a third left, then came back - who left an indelible imprint on this franchise that was indeed one of the low-key factors in the Celtics in position now to be a major player in both the short and long-term.