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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 27: Kristaps Porzingis #8, Jayson Tatum #0, and Derrick White #9 of … More the Boston Celtics return to the court after a timeout at TD Garden on October 27, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Schroeder/Getty Images) Getty Images The Southern African phrase “umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu,” meaning “a person is a person through other people,” embodies more than just a proverb. It represents a way of life, known as Ubuntu. This philosophy found its way into the Boston Celtics’ locker room in 2008, thanks to Kita “Thierry” Matungulu, who was a member of the coaching staff at the time and is now the Director of Basketball Operations for NBA Africa. It evolved beyond a motto; it became the heartbeat of the Celtics’ championship run, marking their first title in over two decades. Today, that heartbeat still echoes in Boston. The 2024/25 Celtics don’t say Ubuntu every day, but they operate as a team that understands it deeply. Less than a year after lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, Boston is ready to demonstrate what sustained greatness looks like. As the Celtics enter the playoffs, the pressure to defend their title is looming. After a dominant season, the team’s resolve is tested by the unique challenge of going back-to-back. The defending NBA champions secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the opening round. Despite the pressure, Head Coach Joe Mazulla and his players, including Latvian center Kristaps Porziņģis, remain focused on the opportunity ahead. They discussed their mindset going into the playoffs during a…

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