Grading The Celtics Offeason: How Did They Do?
The Celtics had an offseason which was productive as well as effective. While they didn’t land any marquee players like LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, or Chris Bosh, they were not expected to do so. However, they could have made runs at picking up guys like Matt Barnes, Steve Blake, Mike Miller, Joe Johnson, or even [...]
The Loss of Tony Allen: Crippling the Boston Celtics Defense?
Throughout the playoffs this past season the Celtics had a luxury most teams could not afford. A player who could slow the opposing team’s superstar, no matter the situation. Tony Allen possesses ridiculous athleticism, defensive intensity, and an upside as high as one of the elite 1-on-1 defenders in the NBA. This past season as [...]
X Factors for the Celtics and Lakers: Key Players in the 2010 NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have consistently outplayed and often dominated their opponents throughout this relatively unexciting playoff season. Expect that to change. The Celtics and Lakers are evenly matched. The Lakers can drop 100 points on any team, but the C’s can hold a group under 90 points on any given night. [...]
Are the Boston Celtics Better than the Orlando Magic?
Yesterday, the Boston Celtics walked into Orlando and absolutely dominated the Orlando Magic, until the end of the third quarter when Orlando was able to make a tight game out of a 20 point deficit. Nevertheless, the Celts were able to hold on for a victory. Are the Celtics better than the Magic? That is, [...]
