Stephen A Backs Boston. Fans Demand Proof.

The video on Twitter shows Stephen A Smith saying the Celtics are his favorite. The clip lands hard because it sounds like validation after a strong start. The replies turn the shine into a test. One comment summed up the mood with a small shrug: “Cool story. Talk to me in June.” This is the split. National hype feels good. But the internet keeps score with trophies. The talk is a drum. The pace of the season is slow. The proof is fast when the playoffs arrive. That is the line the thread draws. Love the roster. Love the start. Then point to Denver and the road that runs through spring.

Why Stephen A Calls Boston The Favorite

Stephen A has said versions of this before. He points to the top of the roster, the two star wings, and the size that makes Boston hard to guard. and says the build is strong at both ends. He likes the way the pieces fit and calls Boston the favorite. Boston has the talent to do that. The wings can switch and score. The guards can get into the paint and spray. The bigs can finish and close space. It still comes down to trust. Trust the read, Trust the extra pass and Trust the shot.

The argument is simple. A steady offense that spaces the floor. A defense that challenges shots and controls the glass. That is a recipe in any era. It looks even cleaner when the bench holds its minutes and the stars keep pace. Fans feel the buzz. They also know what ends the buzz.There is also the question of growth. The star wing keeps adding to his bag. The other star wing keeps pushing his handle and his reads. The point guard looks calm late in games. The center looks more sure with his touch and his angles.

“I got them as my favorite.” — Stephen A Smith, on the Cedric Maxwell Podcast.

The Pushback: Show It In May And June

This is where the replies lean in. A fan said, “Regular season love is fine. Win when it matters.” Another fan commented, “Boston looks great. The champs are the bar until someone moves it.” The thread keeps circling Denver. That is fair. Denver won the title in 2023 and raised the banner on opening night in 2023. The room knows that a belt is not handed over by talk. It changes hands in a best of 7.A fan said, “Seeding is cool. I only care about 16 wins.” That line is the sport in one sentence. The regular season gives you habits and a path. The title run asks for answers in real time. The replies inside the thread kept repeating that point

Fans also point to health and timing. Another fan commented, “Playoff matchups decide everything. Be healthy and then we can talk.” The simple truth sits under every reply. It is not about December and March. It is about four wins in four rounds. The video made people feel the high. The replies kept the test close.