The previous season the Boston Celtics kicked out of the basket of oblivion two decades of frustration.It was too long voyage through the desert to Winning over the franchise of the NBA; cost too much to return to the top as well as to lose like that.
Boston part as a favorite to repeat in the blandishments of the 2008-2009 NBA season, which begins today with three matches and a main course, when the Celtics get to the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James.
The Cavs are the main challenger to have the Bostonians in the Eastern Conference, both James (30 points per game, 7.9 thefts per game and 7.2 assists per game) as the distributor for Mo Williams, who represents the " outstretched hand "that he has sought to Cleveland to its star.
However, passing the green wall of the Celtics will not be an easy task.
First, an aspect intangible, extécnico taught as the Houston Rockets, Rudy Tomjanovich: "Never underestimate the heart of a champion."
Second, the core of the Celtics, The Big Three, remained intact: Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett (who do not complete surprise at the Minnesota Timberwolves).
Third, Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins, buy The Big Three, are solid and with another year of experience, as Glen Doc Rivers, the coach who led them back to the top in the 2007-2008 campaign.
The owner of the Celtics alignment, we can say without running the risk of being taken for ignorant, is the strongest of the NBA.
The problem for the current champions may be the departure of James Posey and P. J. Brown, who gave depth to the banking system, especially Posey.
The deputies saved the utmost importance when talking point to a title.
In that sense, Tony Allen should take a role of greater importance from the bank.
Other possible obstacles in the way of green? Among the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic.
The first technical stand, Michael Curry, because Flip Saunders is the bill passed by the elimination in the final of the Eastern Conference with the Celtics.
Orlando reached semifinals (fell to Detroit), so this new year that would be the minimum goal, especially as the Southeast Division is not distinguished by its strength. They have Dwight Howard, en route to being one of the dominant centers of all-NBA and a perimeter game that gives them a very strong attack.
