Brad Stevens is proud but not surprised at the position the Celtics are in entering the playoffs. As the president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, Stevens has been instrumental in shaping the team's roster and strategy over the past year. Despite entering the season with a mix of veterans and young players, Stevens' vision for the team was focused on building a cohesive unit that could compete with the best teams in the league. The Celtics have indeed achieved that goal, and they find themselves among the top teams in the league entering the playoffs. Stevens' ability to assemble a talented roster through a combination of trades, free agency, and the NBA draft has been a key factor in the team's success. The Celtics have a strong mix of veteran leaders, including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as well as a deep bench that has provided valuable contributions throughout the season. Stevens' willingness to take calculated risks and adapt to the ever-changing NBA landscape has been a hallmark of his tenure as president of basketball operations. While Stevens acknowledges that he didn't predict the Celtics would be in the position they are today, he never discounted the possibility either.