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In attendance for Jrue Holiday\u2019s introductory press conference, Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca<\/em> <\/strong><\/em>compare this year to the 2008 championship season.<\/em><\/p>\n

BOSTON \u2014 Wyc Grousbeck has been the majority owner of the Boston Celtics<\/a> for 21 years, along with Steve Pagliuca. On Wednesday afternoon, Grousbeck spoke with authenticity after the Celtics<\/a> finished up their second practice of the season. <\/p>\n

This is the most \u201cenergized, connected\u201d group C\u2019s management has seen in years<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe watched practice today, the rest of us, and Jrue [Holiday] was out there,\u201d said Grousbeck. \u201cIn my 21 years of being here, for me and Steve, we\u2019ve agreed, this was just one of the most energized, focus-driven, completely, insanely, connected groups.\u201d <\/p>\n

Since the 2016-2017 season, Boston has four Eastern Conference finals appearances, in addition to an NBA Finals<\/a> berth in 2022 against the Golden State Warriors<\/a>. Unable to seize the Larry O\u2019Brien trophy<\/a>, Boston decided to overhaul a majority of their roster. The departure of Grant Williams, Marcus Smart, Malcom Brogdon, and Robert Williams opened the door for the acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis,<\/a> Jrue Holiday,<\/a> rookie Jordan Walsh<\/a>, and several others. <\/p>\n

Despite their failed effort to win multiple championships, Grousbeck admits there is some \u201cannoyance.\u201d Boston now has nine straight playoff appearances<\/a> without a single banner for their troubles. \u201cWe\u2019ve been in, what, five conference finals in the last six or seven years? We\u2019ve been knocking on the door, we\u2019ve been in The Finals, leading The Finals, and lost,\u201d said the Celtics owner. \u201cLast year, we were down 0-3, came back, and lost Game 7. It couldn\u2019t be more frustrating.\u201d <\/p>\n

Boston acquires defensive juggernaut Jrue Holiday <\/strong><\/p>\n

On the eve of training camp, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and management got their wish. Boston acquired point guard Jrue Holiday<\/a> in exchange for Malcom Brogdon, Robert Williams, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2029 unprotected first-round pick. <\/p>\n

Media Day came and went without Holiday, and several of the members expressed their eagerness for his arrival. On Wednesday afternoon, #4 was finally introduced and Celtics executives could hardly contain their jubilation. <\/p>\n

A member of the media was quick to point out the smile on Stevens\u2019 face. \u201cThis is the most emotional we\u2019ve seen you show on here.\u201d Stevens responded, \u201cBad day to play poker with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jrue loves the fan environment at TD Garden \u2618\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/03y7IuYUDa<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 4, 2023<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n