Last week, a Celtics analyst gave an opinion on who is the best all around Celtics player of all time. This debate has been made for many years as there are two players at the top who any fan could make an argument for. However, after Bill Russell and Larry Bird, there’s a drop off. […]
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33 Years Since The Night #33 Score 60
March 12, 1985. Celtics fans in the 1980’s will never forget it. Let’s set the stage. The Celtics were coming off a championship season where they defeated Magic and Kareem’s Lakers in the NBA Finals to raise the team’s 15th banner. The team was in the middle of their absolute peak in popularity in the […]
Settle Down, “CHIEF”!
A day before Paul Pierce’s retirement ceremony on Sunday Night, Celtics legend, Robert Parish, stated that Paul Pierce is “the greatest offensive Celtic ever”. He doubled down on his statement by saying that Paul Pierce was “more creative” than Larry Bird. Settle down, “Chief”! Let’s start with this. Robert Parish had a great career with […]
Bird vs. Magic: 3 Facts That END THE DEBATE
ESPN’s 30 For 30 episode “Best of Enemies” has rekindled an ageless debate his week. Larry Bird or Magic Johnson? In the 1980’s, this debate dominated not only the NBA, but all of professional sports. 30+ years later, fans are still talking about it. However, as the years have gone by, something has been forgotten…the […]
30 Year Anniversary: Remembering The Larry Bird Steal
The Boston Celtics are preparing for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. This game is the least anticipated Conference Finals Game in Boston sports in recent memory. Think about it. When was the last time, as a sports fan, that you were dreading watching a game to potentially put […]
Why Celtics vs. Bulls Game 30 Years Ago Today Was Relevant
The Celtics and Bulls are currently battling in the 2017 NBA Playoffs. While these two team have both had a lot of championship level success, it came at different times. It wouldn’t be accurate to say that these two great NBA franchises are rivals. When the history of these two teams in the playoffs is […]
30 Years Ago: The Peak Of The Celtics Big Three
It’s been thirty years since the Celtics 1980’s dynasty began to come to an end. After winning the NBA Championship with arguably the best team in the history of the NBA in 1986, the Celtics were once again loaded and primed to repeat as champions in 1987. Granted, their core was getting older. By the […]
Not Enough, Lebron?
Lebron James continues to be one of the most unlikable superstars in the sports world. It’s amazing how a player with such unique and gifted talents continues to show that it’s not about the team and it’s all about him. Let’s start with this: Lebron James is the perfect example of a self-centered athlete. He […]
Better Celtics Scorer: Isaiah Thomas vs. Paul Pierce
When the Celtics traded for Isaiah Thomas in 2015, they thought they were getting a solid scoring guard off the bench. You know…a Vinny Johnson or a Dana Barros. What they didn’t expect was a guy that takes over games in the fourth quarter who averages more points in a season than any Celtic in […]
Titletown Ten: Top 10 Celtics Players Since 1980
After a couple of years on the outside looking in, the Celtics are becoming a relevant threat in the NBA again. Not only are the Celtics 23-14 and third in the Eastern Conference, but they also have the right to swap for the Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick. The Nets currently have the worst […]