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Boston Celtics: Why Marcus Morris ‘speaking real’ will unite team

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 14: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 14, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeat the Celtics 109-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 14: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 14, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeat the Celtics 109-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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After an embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Marcus Morris spoke out about the joyless nature the Boston Celtics have played with this season.

Enough of the “BS stuff” says Marcus Morris, it’s time for the Boston Celtics to play the game the way they are built to play.

After losing consecutive games to the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, Morris and the Celtics found themselves back where they were earlier in the season with fans and critics wondering what is wrong with this team.

Following the Saturday night debacle in which the Celtics blew a 28-point lead in a loss to the Clippers, the veteran forward spoke out in frustration about his team, stating that the team needed to have more fun and play with more passion.

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The comments obviously fueled more drama and speculation on the team, but Morris said Monday that his public outpouring was an attempt to wake up his team and put the focus less on individual accomplishments and back on winning an NBA championship.

"“To me, it was just speaking real.  I’m not really about the BS stuff,” Morris said Monday, via nbcsportsboston.com.  “I want to win a championship.  I understand what it takes to get there basically every day.  And I think that’s why my teammates, they definitely accepted it, because they see that I’m a guy that comes in here and I put my hard hat on and come to work.  I’m passionate about it, and I don’t know no other way.”"

Marcus Morris has definitely had a solid season for the Boston Celtics and is one of the few players who have shown a consistent passion to win.  Along with Marcus Smart, one could even say Morris has been the heart of the team.  Not only is he a pending free agent, but he is an eight-year veteran who understands what it takes to win and appreciates the opportunity he is given by being a part of a team as talented as the Celtics.

While Kyrie Irving has been outspoken throughout the season, the difference with Morris voicing his frustration is he was actually playing alongside the young players in the team’s deep playoff run.

Will it pay off?

If it doesn’t, then there is something deeper wrong with this team.

One thing is clear, other players like Al Horford and Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens appeared okay with the comments.  The team addressed what Marcus Morris had to say and seem ready to move on and start playing team basketball.

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No matter what is going on with the contract status of Irving or the Anthony Davis trade talks, the Celtics have the talent and depth to compete for a championship this season.  It would be great if Gordon Hayward finds his stride, but the young players like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier have to find that passion that helped the team get to within a quarter of reaching the NBA Finals.

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What Marcus Morris said is not only a wakeup call, but a reminder that the success they experienced in 2017-18 is not a given.  It still takes hard work and team basketball to stay on top.  Let’s see if this is actually what fuels the 2018-19 Boston Celtics together.

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