And this particular year, they fell short. And it was …

Tracy McGrady recalls a conversation he had with Jaylen Brown, where the two discussed the possibility of breaking up the Celtics' core. McGrady watched the team's performance over the years and felt they had the potential to win a championship together. However, Brown was frustrated and considering making a change. McGrady encouraged Brown not to break up the core, believing they had a strong chance at winning a championship. Two years later, after that conversation, the Celtics went on to win a championship.