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Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions!

By June 18, 2024 11 Comments

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    • And they have ownership that cares more about winning than bottom line. Bucks really fucked themselves when they traded for Dame and let Jrue go. They’re going to lose Giannis at some point.

    • And they have a plan and a grown-up in the room. This is what I was talking about in the Jerry West thread yesterday. When there are questions about the Lakers being cheap, it’s not just about the roster and the cap. The feeling around the league is that or FO is not as robust as most others. It’s thin.

      • You’re preaching to the choir, Mongo. It is what it is and it’s not going to change. That’s why the best we can hope for is the team hires a brilliant young coach who will become the visionary and the adult in the room we need.

        At least we’ve overcome our fear of thinking big and out-of-the-box. I’m glad we pursued Hurley even though I don’t think he was right for the job.

        While we can’t know until he does it, I like Redick, the kind of player he was, and the kind of analyst he has become. He hopefully has the charisma, manic work ethic, and insightful judgment to be our next Pat Riley or Phil Jackson.

      • And here’s my response to that….we’re not think “big & outside the box” with this hire. We’re simply trying to replicate a move from the past….Pat Riley. This ain’t new. And the difference (other than Jerry West) is that he had a buncha dudes and future HOFers in their primes and the cap rules were different. JayJay’s got a 40yr old Lebron and AD….that’s pretty much it. It is ALOT to ask from a guy who’s never coached a day in his life to overcome all that. He doesn’t even know what he doesn’t know.

        Pat Riley didn’t become Pat Riley by himself. He walked into a far better situation that already had a great roster and healthy infrastructure (which he was already a part of) that allowed him to become great. He wasn’t asked to do it all on his own. That’s why I don’t like the comparison.

  5. Who is deserving more of an asterisk?
    1. Lakers’ Championship in the Bubble:
    The Lakers won the NBA championship during the 2019-2020 season, which took place in the NBA bubble due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Some people placed an asterisk on their victory because the circumstances were unique, with games played without fans and in a controlled environment.
    However, the Lakers still faced tough competition and performed exceptionally well.
    2. Celtics’ Path to Victory:
    This year, the Celtics had a relatively easy path to the championship.
    While they built a strong roster, their opponents faced challenges such as injuries, health protocols, and other external factors.
    The lack of formidable competition may lead some to question the legitimacy of their title.
    3. Dallas Mavericks’ Disappointment:
    The Dallas Mavericks, despite havinga stars like Luka Doncic, and Kyrie, underperformed in the NBA Finals.
    Their lackluster performance contributed to the overall perception that this year’s finals were less exciting.
    In summary, both the Lakers’ bubble championship and the Celtics’ recent victory have unique circumstances. While asterisks can be debated, it’s essential to recognize that external factors impact every season. Ultimately, sports fans will have varying opinions on what deserves an asterisk, but the game continues to evolve, and each team faces its own challenges. But to be honest, this year’s finals has been the most boring to me.

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