While discussing the difficult decision to trade Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in the offseason, Brad Stevens revealed the harsh reality of why the trades needed to be completed.

Even though he's been the Celtics' de facto general manager since 2021, trading players is still difficult for Brad Stevens.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Brad Stevens didn't mince words over why the Celtics had to trade Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.