As I analyze not only our team but many other winning teams in various sports, it becomes clear that winning teams approach their seasons with a greater dedication to perfection than average teams. Many teams are satisfied with playing well and getting good practices in. The best teams are different.

Whether it’s practices or games, I can tell you that the Boston Celtics are seeking perfection in execution. The goal of every practice is to pay attention to every detail, every teaching point, every possession in order to consistently strive for perfection in our execution.