Listen to Colin Cowherd explain why the Boston Celtics are the team to beat in an Eastern Conference that boasts four legitimate title contenders in the Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
Colin says itâs astounding how much parity the Eastern Conference has at the top. All four teams have their fair share of factions in the media who believe the Celtics OR 76ers OR Raptors OR Bucks have the strongest shot to reach the Finals, but Colin believes there really is only one player who will decide that and itâs not the guy who will likely win the MVPâŚ
Check out the audio below as Colin says that KYRIE IRVING is the conferenceâs most elite closer and the sole reason why the Celtics have the upper hand in the East.