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…we learned that Celtic Pride never dies.Admittedly, I dislike Boston more than any other team in the NBA. I probably couldn’t hide the wry smile on my face when they walked off the court dejected and defeated.
But almost every time I think about why I despise them so much, it comes back to one thing: I always wish my teams play more like Boston does.
Here’s what I mean by that…every game (in the playoffs at least), you never question the heart of any Celtic. They do all the little things that every basketball die-hard appreciates: they look for the extra pass, they crash the boards with passion and energy, and display so much character and heart every single play.
They have a spectacular young player (Rondo), an unequivocal ambassador of the league (Allen), a clutch player who thrives in pressure situations (Pierce), a guy who literally looks like he’d kill someone just to win a game (Garnett), and players that know their role and execute it near-flawlessly (Tony Allen, Kendrick Perkins, and Glen Davis).
They have a coaching staff that preaches teamwork and unselfishness over everything else.
They have the best fanbase and home court in the league. The crowds at TD Garden intimidate me and give me goosebumps…and I’m sitting at home in Ohio watching the game on TV.
Even though they’ll be a year older and more people will discount them in 2010-11, there’s zero doubt in my mind that they’ll be a force in the playoffs. They’ll find ways to compete and make the beasts of the East go through them…because that’s what great teams and great franchises seemingly do every year.
I know it’s little consolation to the disappointed fans, but Boston is the epitome of how a franchise should be run, how a team should play, and how fans should support their city.
-Eric Felkey
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