Now the old legs of the Boston Celtics head west.
The “Big Three” will take tired bodies across country to meet the Los Angeles Lakers in a two game showdown.
Yes, the Celtics threesome of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett will be worse for the wear come Tuesday night at Staples Center.
Yes, the “Black Mamba” will return to his lair, fighting to hold claim to what's his.
But none of that will matter. I went on the record as saying the Celtics would win the NBA Championship in seven games. I remained steadfast, even after the Lakers gained a 2-1 advantage.
Now I believe the Celtics will prove me correct. That's of course after I called the Orlando Magic to beat the Celtics in six games.
First I watched the King (LeBron James) and his court crumble under the Celtics pressure. Then came the totally dismantling of my Magic.
History will show, the Celtics may have potentially destroyed a franchise, or created the desire for another NBA dynasty. Only time will tell.
If the Celtics do go on to beat the Lakers in the final push to four wins, they have to be considered one the great TEAMS in NBA history. No, that's not an overstatement.
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