The Boston Celtics' hopes at repeating as NBA champions were dashed by the New York Knicks in a memorable upset, and one of the faces of the league has an explanation to offer as to how it happened.

LeBron James offered a possible explanation for why the Celtics fell apart so stunningly in the second round of the playoffs against the Knicks.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James believes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics got bored at points this season.