Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff
After a 22-year wait, banner #17 will finally hang from the rafters.
The Celtics not only won the NBA championship, they thoroughly humiliated a Lakers team that should be ashamed of itself for performing like that on a national stage. Sure, the Celtics were the better team, by far. Sure, they would have won anyway, probably going away. But Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and the rest of the gang basically pulled a no-show, content to not let the Celts celebrate a title in Los Angeles. David Stern must have been so proud!
Now then, about our guys. What an effort! From KG (no doubt inspired in the first quarter by this idiot who called him out), to Captain Paul, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo (this kid is going to be a monster next year), a gutsy Kendrick Perkins, James "Does Everything Right" Posey....right on down the entire list. A total team effort. A total domination.
Other random thoughts: Love the Gatorade shower for Doc. That was a first on a basketball court, right?...So happy for Danny Ainge, who caught an awful lot of flack a few years back. Vindication is sweet...Great home crowd that helped take the Fakers out of the game in the 2nd quarter...Loved seeing KG hugging Bill Russell and saying "I have my own now" or something to that effect.
Say it loud. Say it often. The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions. All is right in the world again!!!
What are your thoughts on banner #17? And yes, feel free to take your pot shots at me for the Garnett article. I'll be more than happy to take the punishment!
Comments (2)
Great win for the Celtics last night. I couldn't be happier for those guys. What a turnaround, and i love Paul Peirce. Even though he's had his problems he's been consistent and loyal throughout his career. How many players remain with one team and one city for as long as he has??? And he even stuck with boston after getting stabbed multiple times in an altercation with some our finest citizens. If i was a woman i would definetely sleep with this guy. Good to see him finally get a title. I'm happy for Doc too, too bad his father's dead huh? I wonder what " Fat " Antoine Walker's doing right now.
Posted by herb | June 18, 2008 9:22 AM
Posted on June 18, 2008 09:22
I have been an NBA fan for since Larry Bird first doned the Celts jersey and eventually joined the One and ONLY Big Three. In a way Rick Pitino was right when he uttered the infamous words: "Larry Bird isnt walking thru that door, Kevin McHale isnt walking thru that door, and Robert Parish isnt walking thru that door; but what he didnt know was Ray Allen would walk thru that door, KG Kevin Garnett would walk thru that door, and most importantly Paul (the Truth) Pierce would most deinitely would walk thru that door. With this new version of the Big Three and a cast of impressive bench players they brought Pride and the NBA Title back to Boson. Congrats to all the players, coaches management and the owners. They all had a GREAT year and deserve everything that comes their way now.
Posted by Shappy | June 20, 2008 11:47 PM
Posted on June 20, 2008 23:47