Sheed looking for a Title with the Boston Celtics
The last 2 seasons for the Boston Celtics have been wild to say the least. The Celtic defeated the favored Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals in 08′ for the Celtics 17th championship.
After one of the most exciting playoffs series, first round or not, against the Chicago Bulls the Celtics didn’t have enough to put away the Orlando Magic. It was a shame the Celtics didn’t have the opportunity to defend their 08′ championship at full strength.
If the Celtics had a healthy Kevin Garnett there is no reason they could not repeat as champions – the Celtics nearly beat the Orlando Magic without Garnett in the second round.
Rajon Rondo – while a contributor in the 08′ championship – turned his game up a notch and became one of the best point guards in the NBA.
Originally the Boston Celtics had the “Big Three” with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen – points during the season last year it was the “Big Four” with Rondo included.
In the 08′-09 Wallace only averaged 12 points per game – his lowest scoring averages since his rookie year in 95′-96′.
Rasheed Wallace has a history of taking games off but Doc Rivers will have Wallace compete every game undoubtedly. Wallace seemed disinterested in playing for the Detroit Pistons and a change of scenery was necessary to keep Wallace motivated.
The Boston Celtics might not be the predominant favorite coming out of the Eastern Conference – they surely will be a contender all season and will give any team a challenge once playoff time comes around.
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