WALTHAM, Mass. -- After disappearing for much of the regular season, the green-and-white "18" sign that encourages the Celtics towards an 18th NBA title, has returned to a utility pole along Winter St., about a quarter mile from where the Celtics practice at the Sports Authority Training Center at HealthPoint.
The "18" originally started as a "17" and served as inspiration for the Celtics during the 2008 postseason, where it won the franchise's 17th NBA title. The sign then reemerged as an "18" during last year's playoffs, then came back near the start of the 2009-10 regular season before quickly going into hibernation.
The sign returned a few days ago. It's hitting .500 for its career. Let's see what it brings during these 2010 playoffs.
The "18" originally started as a "17" and served as inspiration for the Celtics during the 2008 postseason, where it won the franchise's 17th NBA title. The sign then reemerged as an "18" during last year's playoffs, then came back near the start of the 2009-10 regular season before quickly going into hibernation.
The sign returned a few days ago. It's hitting .500 for its career. Let's see what it brings during these 2010 playoffs.
The Boston Celtics are World Champions!
After a 22 year drought, the Boston Celtics are the NBA's Champions. The offseason additions of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett brought a "Big Three" back to Boston. Notching the best record of the year, and the biggest single season win/loss turnaround, the Celtics dominated the NBA from November to June. The Celtics demolished the Lakers in Game 6 of the Finals to secure their first championship since 1986. Banner 17 has been raised!
Banner 18 is Next!
The Dynasty has just begun! Although James Posey left for a long term deal with the the Hornets, most of the Championship team will be on the court together for the 2009-2010 Celtics season. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis, Rajon Rondo, and Kendrick Perkins are all set to be a part of next season's squad. Among the free agents who are still undecided are Despite losing long-time player Leon Powe to the Cavaliers, the same core of the dominant championship team is still there, along with new addition Ben Wallace.
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