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Kemba Walker, a four-time All-Star and national champion at UConn, is retiring after 12 seasons in the NBA and one year in Europe.
Differences in organizational stability, X’s and O’s, and player development show that the Celtics are clearly at the top of the NBA’s marquee.
The Celtics are seeking an NBA-record 18th title, while the Mavericks are trying to become the first No. 5 seed to win a league championship.
Boston earned the top seed after going an NBA-best 64-18 in the regular season.
