Kendrick Perkins gives honest take on Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics should have been up 3-1 in the second round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers,

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The Celtics have the motivation they need after losing in the NBA Finals last season and plenty of talent at every position on the roster.

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