What remains puzzling is the whole idea that the Celtics weren't in on Boogie. Yes, maybe he is just that much of an epic colossal asshole, but his skills and age make him the perfect star for this team otherwise. He could help win this year and next, he doesn't displace any of the better players on the roster now, and if you build a new core around him because you aren't in on IT/AB long term he fits many different styles.
Obviously it could all be a front in terms of he's just such an asshole they weren't interested, but the "fact" that Stevens didn't really want him is making me wonder what the mid and long term plans are to upgrade the team. Which wraps into this discussion because sure you don't want to overpay KO, but I think any time Horford is off the floor, the offense will go into the shitter if you have a traditional post-up center.
I think the chances of dealing IT are pretty low right now. I understand all of the arguments about him as a defensive liability, but he is the offense. They are 14 points better per 100 with him out there, and while yes, they also give up 10 more points on defense, other than the Orlando game where all the guards were hitting their shots, they haven't shown the ability to sustain an offense with him out. Unless they get another primary scoring option, I think IT is here. The other half of this equation of course is where would you trade him and what would you get?