Celtics Pride?

So we're supposed to get behind this Celtics team?

It's kind of tough.

Not to sound dated, but this ain't the Larry Bird era.

Not even close.

Admittedly, I haven't been paying much attention to the Celtics for the last 15 years.

And there was no reason to do so.

But after peripherally watching the Celtics run up a 66-16 record during the regular season, my interest returned.

I've spent time watching some of these playoff games, including the one last night against the Cavaliers.

That's a few hours I'll never get back.

In the mid-'80s, guys like Larry, DJ and Danny hit clutch shot after clutch shot. When they missed, Kevin and Robert muscled their way to the ball and hit a turnaround or a rainbow. The fourth quarter was the best part of the game, because whether they were up by 10 or down by five, the money players hit the money shots.

I was dismayed at how many missed shots there were in the fourth quarter last night. Garnett, clang. Pierce, clang. Rondo, boing.

Different time. Different team.

Here's hoping the Celtics win it all this year.

But this ain't the '80s.

Not even close.

Comments

[Tom121]

I remember those great Celtics teams from the 80s. I don't thinhk you can compare them because that may have been the best Celtics team to ever take the floor. I doubt this edition will get to the finals, but you never know. They do have home court.

[Scott]

I don't think it's just Boston -- I think it's the NBA in general. It has become a hard league to love. Out here in the Upper Left-Hand Corner, we hate the idea of losing the Sonics -- but it's has way more to do with the 41 years of history than wanting the NBA in town. The NBA is broken and Stern is out of his mind...

[Gwen]

I think the Celtics will win it all, but it's a good thing they have home-court advantage.

[Pat]

Tough to root for? Get off the bandwagon you jumped on 10 mins ago, pal

[Dan]

Tom - agreed. This team does not match up to the mid-'80s team.

Scott - there is something missing about the NBA these days. Perhaps a Celtics-Lakers final will cure it?

Gwen - yes, without home court, they'd already be finished.

Pat - Pal? I don't think we've met. I never got back on the bandwagon. I still consider myself a casual observer. Maybe if they make it to the finals, I'll be more impressed. But I don't ride bandwagons.

[Christine]

They are like two different teams at home and away. Here's hoping for another championship.