Regardless of the outcome of the NBA Finals, there is the possibility that Sunday's Game 5 will be the last time the Boston Celtics' latest Big Three of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen will share the Garden floor. Allen is set to become an unrestricted free agent at season's end, while Pierce holds an early termination option on his contract. After three years of overwhelming success that will include at least one NBA championship, could this be the trio's last hurrah in Boston? Celtics coach Doc Rivers indicated Friday that, while the team hasn't discussed next season, he's in favor of keeping the band together, even with his own future at the helm of the team uncertain amid reports that he might walk away to spend more time with his family. "We don't talk about it at all, and I don't think this [the window of opportunity is closing], anyway," said Rivers. "I've said that -- I said it in the middle of the year -- I think, hopefully, we sign Ray back. I think I can say that; if not, I just got fined. I think Kevin is going to be better next year because of a year away from surgery ... So we don't think that [the window is closing]. I think everyone outside of us, a lot of people do." ESPN.com
I for one hope this season ends the Celtics' recent resurgence. Honestly, is there a less likable team in the NBA right now? KG and his angry face, screaming and trash-talking. Rondo, who looks like a woman, and Sheed's antics. God, I hate this team, and not just because they beat the Magic in the conference finals. Besides, I thought Doc was gonna retire so he could watch his kids play sports. Who knows? Who cares?
