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- What does the Celtics' NBA title mean to you?
- How are you celebrating the Celtics's NBA title?
- Does this squad rank among all-time great Celts teams?
- Has Pierce cemented legacy as one of the C's all-time greats?
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Our Gino tribute contest
With the saddening news that 'Gino' passed away 18 years ago, we were looking for the best tribute to the Celtics' dancing man. Visitors sent us pictures and videos. Find out who won an iPod shuffle for having the grooviest moves.
Dancing like Gino | YouTube | Who is Gino?
Dancing like Gino | YouTube | Who is Gino?
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Maggette to Warriors
Clippers free agent forward Corey Maggette has agreed to a five-year deal paying about $50 million to sign with the Golden State Warriors, according to...
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Seventeen, so sweet
You're damn right it's okay to call them the Big Three now. They are NBA champions, and they did it in a manner that would impress even Larry, Kevin, and the Chief.
It's a wrap
I love basketball, but enough is enough. There should be a rule: no hoop after Memorial Day. Leftover thoughts from the NBA playoffs ...
No doubt
The C's wire-to-wire dominance required a bit of tight-rope walking along the way, but ended without a second question about who the best team in the NBA is.
Rich get richer
So, that's six titles in the last six years. It's the Golden Age of Boston Sports. Don't expect it to end anytime soon.
ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
The Celtics beat LA to a pulp and ran away with championship No. 17.
playoff features
NBA Finals recap
They 'Beat LA'
The Celtics eliminated the Lakers in six games in an epic NBA Finals battle. Check out recaps and commentary from each game.
- 3D round C's 4, Pistons 2
- 2d round C's 4, Cavs 3
- 1st round C's 4, Hawks 3
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Take home history
Order "Banner 17,'' the Boston Globe's book about the championship Celtics season.
celtics playlist
Garden mix
Boston.com's Chris Forsberg runs down the songs that provided the soundtrack for the Boston Celtics' 2007-08 season. Click in and check out our iTunes iMix and view our track-by-track gallery.
Raw material
Documents show the FBI has had many cases related to New England sports, including one with Red Auerbach, since 1945. (Boston Globe, 7/8/08)
- The New England files
- Patriots would've been wise to keep these guys at bay
- Letters spell out possible FBI role for original Pats owner
Truth is, Pierce still celebrating
Paul Pierce has not needed much time to recharge his batteries, the thrill of victory providing the motivation to start preparing for next season. (Boston Globe, 7/8/08)
FBI to probe Celtics fan's death
David Woodman died after his arrest during the championship celebration. The FBI will try to determine if Boston police used excessive force. (Boston Globe)
Basketball notes
Is Spurs' golden age over?
Imagine what would have happened if Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, or Ray Allen couldn't have played deep into the playoffs for the Celtics. Imagine the Lakers without Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, or Pau Gasol. (Boston Globe, 7/6/08)
Celtics notebook
(Globe Staff / Matthew J. Lee)Ainge a fan of summer camp
What Danny Ainge liked most about hosting the team's summer camp in Waltham was that he got a chance to see everyone from Glen Davis banging in the low post with free agent Randolph Morris to Gabe Pruitt running offensive sets with former Arizona point guard Mustafa Shakur shaking him down. (Boston Globe, 7/5/08)
Rivers gives Maggette call
A day after talking with Celtics coach Doc Rivers, a longtime family friend, Clippers free agent forward Corey Maggette said he is seriously considering an offer to join the NBA champions. (Boston Globe, 7/4/08)
- photo gallery First day of minicamp in Waltham
- C's introduce latest picks
- photo gallery Meet the Celtics' rookies
Police had faced discipline before
A lawyer for David Woodman's family voiced outrage yesterday after learning that two of the nine officers who were with the 22-year-old Brookline man when he stopped breathing as he was being taken into custody during the Celtics championship celebration on June 18 had previously been disciplined, one for domestic violence and the other for a lack of judgment in ... (Boston Globe, 7/3/08)
- Kin cite officers' delay in their report on death
- Yvonne Abraham Jumping to conclusions
- Davis: No 'excessive force' by police in death
Posey the top target
For the Celtics, free agency begins with James Posey as the primary focus. One move was made when the franchise failed to make Tony Allen a qualifying offer, thus making the guard an unrestricted free agent. (Boston Globe, 7/1/08)
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NBA Draft Taking a shot with J.R.
Celtics have chosen guard J.R. Giddens of New Mexico with the 30th pick of the NBA draft. The 6-foot-5 Giddens was fourth in the Mountain West Conference with 16 points per game and first with nearly nine rebounds per game as a senior.
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More Celtics news from the Globe
- WNBA roundup Sutton-Brown, Fever prove too hot for Sun (Boston Globe, 7/6/08)
- Celtics notebook Davis not one of the babies in Celtics camp (Boston Globe, 7/3/08)
- Celtics extend offer to Maggette (Boston Globe, 7/2/08)
- Celtics rookies are welcomed additions (Boston Globe, 7/2/08)
- Celtics' focus is on Posey (Boston Globe, 6/30/08)
- Testing his mettle with NBA stars (Boston Globe, 6/30/08)
- Basketball notes His next stop, Brooklyn? (Boston Globe, 6/29/08)
- Bryant isn't flagging (Boston Globe, 6/29/08)
- NBA notebook Donaghy assailed in court filing (Boston Globe, 6/28/08)
- NBA notebook Mayo, Love swapped in an eight-player deal (Boston Globe, 6/27/08)
More basketball news from the wires
- AP Sources: 76ers send Carney, top pick to 'Wolves (AP, 12:51 a.m.)
- AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal (AP, 12:13 a.m.)
- AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal (AP, 12:05 a.m.)
- Detroit beats Connecticut 88-82 for East lead (AP, 7/8/08)
- AP Source: 76ers to send Carney, pick to T'wolves (AP, 7/8/08)
- College basketball could be hurt by defections (Reuters, 7/8/08)
- Round 1 to Beasley: His Heat top Rose's Bulls (AP, 7/7/08)
- Bobcats coach Larry Brown hires brother Herb (AP, 7/7/08)
- Sutton-Brown, Douglas lead Fever in win over sun (AP, 7/5/08)
- Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks (AP, 7/5/08)