CitricAcid
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What a game, series and team. Perhaps I am one of the few who actually like watching basketball, yet alone the NBA, but these Finals were definitely the best since Jordan's last win over the Jazz in '98. Such a solid team with a deep bench. It is hard not to cheer for players like P.J. Brown and James Posey and the rest of the team when their entire team is based off of their defense. Where do I start?
Ray Allen, whom I believe has even been a little bit underrated this season, absolutely tore it up in Game 6 and the entire Finals, mostly because with Pierce, Rondo and Allen being played by Radmanovic, Fisher and Bryant, one of them has to draw the pitiful defender Radman. He did not shy away from the spotlight, however, and I am glad he got it (also being from New England, good to see a UCONN guy without a mask on win it)
Watching Kevin Garnett is like watching a player taken out of the 80s, geared with more talent and athleticism and then given the heart of a champion and an unmatched intensity. Being that tall with such elegance on the boards and the touch of a point guard is truly amazing to watch, and his passion for the game and respect for the team's history only adds to his stardom in the Boston era.
Obviously, Paul Pierce has been through tough times with the Celtics, this being his 10th season with the team, especially after two years of not making the playoffs and only 24 wins last season. He has been the consummate Celtic ever since Bird retired and the team needed a new direction with new leadership, and Pierce has certainly filled that role. Not only will they raise number 17 to the rafters, but when it is all said and done, the Celtics will also be raising number 34 to the rafters.
Also have to give a shoutout to Doc, who had conflicts with Pierce, the media and the entire town who wanted him out a lot during the offseason and the winding down of last year's pitiful performance. His father passed away this year and by the time they finally received the championship trophy, it was early morning of June 18th, his father's birthday. It is always good to see a class act winning his first ever.
Go Celtics, and looking forward to number 18 in the near future!
P.S. Kobe is overrated
Ray Allen, whom I believe has even been a little bit underrated this season, absolutely tore it up in Game 6 and the entire Finals, mostly because with Pierce, Rondo and Allen being played by Radmanovic, Fisher and Bryant, one of them has to draw the pitiful defender Radman. He did not shy away from the spotlight, however, and I am glad he got it (also being from New England, good to see a UCONN guy without a mask on win it)
Watching Kevin Garnett is like watching a player taken out of the 80s, geared with more talent and athleticism and then given the heart of a champion and an unmatched intensity. Being that tall with such elegance on the boards and the touch of a point guard is truly amazing to watch, and his passion for the game and respect for the team's history only adds to his stardom in the Boston era.
Obviously, Paul Pierce has been through tough times with the Celtics, this being his 10th season with the team, especially after two years of not making the playoffs and only 24 wins last season. He has been the consummate Celtic ever since Bird retired and the team needed a new direction with new leadership, and Pierce has certainly filled that role. Not only will they raise number 17 to the rafters, but when it is all said and done, the Celtics will also be raising number 34 to the rafters.
Also have to give a shoutout to Doc, who had conflicts with Pierce, the media and the entire town who wanted him out a lot during the offseason and the winding down of last year's pitiful performance. His father passed away this year and by the time they finally received the championship trophy, it was early morning of June 18th, his father's birthday. It is always good to see a class act winning his first ever.
Go Celtics, and looking forward to number 18 in the near future!
P.S. Kobe is overrated
