Video: Down, Set, Hut Hut

We really don't know what made this happen but there is so much symmetery that can be attained by this.

The Celtics won the opening tip and well, just watch what the two All-Star snubs did...



"What are they doing, What was that" you may be asking yourself. Well it was Kevin Garnett snapping it to Rajon Rondo and Rondo inturn snaping it to himself and just like that the game had started. What do we make of this was this a way of honoring the Patriots or something. Well who knows but after you watch it 2 or 3 times if does feel like "aight let's get this thing started".

Too bad they didn't get that "pass interference" call (Kobe's obvious double dribble) in the overtime loss that was sealed by Pau Gasol blocking a last second field goal attempt.

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The Big 3...OVER?

Last week Danny Ainge said he would break up the Big 3 if he could get a younger dynamic roster. Obviously you can't compare Pierce, Allen, and Garnett to the dynasty Bird, McHale, and Parrish had, but its been a great ride. The year before the Celtics acquired the Big 3 they had the second worst record in the league.
Celtics have to be careful not to repeat what they did with the Big 3 of old. Celtics management refused to trade Bird, McHale, or Parrish late in their career. Celtics ended up not making the playoffs in seven out of eight seasons.
If the right trade comes into Ainge's hands does he make a move or does he stay loyal to the guys that won a championship for him? Tough call, we shall see by the March 15th trade deadline. Sources say Ainge is looking to make a blockbuster move, knowing this team is at the end of the road. No empire lasts forever!

- Genovese

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LeBron Stops Dunking on Minors

James dunks during 1st game of the season against Boston Celtics

In light of the NBA lockout ending, LeBron James can now take his dunking skills to people his own size, or at least his own age.

James spent time during his offseason dunking on and knocking over little kids. Knocking them over wasn't intentional, but it sure was funny to watch.

James and the Miami Heat hit the court again for the first time last night. James was back in full swing as the Heat defeated the Boston Celtics, 115-107.



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Shaq surprises a nursing home

Something tells me that Shaquille O'Neal must have his personal assistant assign him a "Shaq Surprise" at least once a month. That's the fantasy in my mind. Because he does it all the time...and we love him for it.


So the big guy's latest caper was to surprise some older fans at a Boston nursing home:

Shaq with elderly fans

"Shaq's visit truly brightened the spirits of everyone at Spaulding North End and is something that will mean a great deal to all of us for a very long time," said Spaulding Rehabilitation Network President David Storto. "We want to thank Shaq and the Boston Celtics organization for being so generous with their time and supporting the community in such a meaningful way."
Shaq made the visit in response to fan mail that he had received from an elderly man.
"It makes me happy to see the smiles and laughter of the great fans of the Boston Celtics," O'Neal said. "One of the patients at the home had been an elevator operator at the TD Garden for over 40 years and she told me stories about Red Auerbach riding in her elevator."

Shaq brought pizza and shared the evening with 30 patients, ranging from ages 13 to 102.

Celtic fans of all ages.

(from Celtics press release) 

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You can buy Hall of Fame coach Arnold "Red" Auerbach's Stuff

Starting next month, SCP Auctions will put basketball memorabilia of Hall of Fame coach Arnold "Red" Auerbach on the block in three Internet auctions. 

Coach Red Auerbach

Items include Auerbach's 1968 Basketball Hall of Fame induction ring; his Boston Celtics championship rings from 1962, 1974, 1976 and 1981; his first contract to coach the Celtics signed by Auerbach and team owner Walter Brown in 1950; his 1957 Celtics satin warm-up jacket; and his 1,000th career win trophy presented to him on Feb. 13, 1966 at Boston Garden and several humidors from the cigar-loving coach's collection.

According to Thomas Grillo and Frank Quaratiello at the Boston Herald: 

SCP expects to raise at least $500,000 for Auerbach's family from a three-part online sale of about 500 mementos from the team's longtime coach and top executive.

"We're conducting the sale on behalf of Auerbach's family," said Dan Imler of SCP Auctions. "They retained certain pieces, but there is quite a lot, and rather than keeping it in storage, they have decided to make it available to fans and collectors through this sale."

The Herald has a slideshow of images showcasing some of the items that'll be up for bid in the auctions, including a basketball autographed by the likes of Celtics legends Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, K.C. Jones and Tom Heinsohn, and an amazing statue of a leprechaun spinning a ball that once sat behind the desk in Auerbach's Boston Garden office. 

*Go for it!

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The Association: Boston Celtics, Episode 3

Have you been watching this series on NBA TV or ESPN 2?
Think HBO's "Hard Knocks"...but way more edited.
Here's the preview to Espisode 3

The Big Three

*Episode 4 airs March 16th at 7pm ET.   

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Celtics Dealing With Loss of Perkins

Kevin Garnett discuses the trades made by tthe Boston Celtics earlier in the day.


Paul Pierce talk about the lost of kendrick Perkins


The trade deadline, expiring contracts, freeing up cap space, getting match ups for the postseason reminds us that it's still a business. Like Piecr said "We just hope that Danny and Doc know what they are doing". Pierce also added that he was able to see him develop since high school. Yes many don't even know Perkins came straight from high school and his being traded has this much effect on a Boston Celtic team.

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Video: Shaquille O'Neal licks his way to victory at Oreo competition

This must have been fun surprise as competitors licked their way to Victory for Oreo in Boston.
Shaquille O'Neal joined them in the licking...

Shaq licks Oreos

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Spotted: Halloween Wrap Up

Players love holidays and Halloween is no different.
Check out some of what we spotted.


Jamal Crawford is the half time performance act to the game he's watching.

Jamal Crawford getting down

The Celtics have fun, fun, fun house parties it seems.

Celtics...yes really.

Tiger Woods (Rajon Rondo)...you can make your own jokes. Paul Pierce is the Frog, from that Disney movie. And Kevin Garnett is...orange.

Celtics Halloween

Oh hey Big Papi...David Ortiz made an appearance. He's the masked man in the middle. (And pssst...Ray Allen is Michael Jackson, we think.)

Marquis Daniels

Marquis Daniels is praying in the bathroom.

Paul Pierce is a frog

Gabrielle Union turned 38 this past Friday.  And her man Dwyane Wade, and her celeb friends all partied it up in Florida in their Halloween costumes.

B-day party

And guess who Wade is dressed as?

dressup

He's Justin Beiber!

No...not buying it?

*sigh* Well, here's more.

Celeb friends

 Did you think Shaq wasn't going to be in on the day?!

That's Shaq...really!

Shaquille O'Neal and his girlfriend, Flavor of Love winner #1, Hoopz, play dress up!

And of course, Shaq loves to send us video proof of how much fun he has in life.

Dennis Rodman...is that you?

He was at a book signing.

Check the full gallery here

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