OT: C’s are champs!

[neuronet]

First half of game 1 was pretty much perfect it was insane. I knew it was over, this matchup was just too tough for Dallas.

 

[203Pat]

Thrilled about this. Sure, the series wasn't uber dramatic, because it was domination.
Tatum wasn't dominating, but the TEAM reminded me more of the Patriots 01-04 than any NBA team has in 20 years.
They were deep, the role players elevated, the stars weren't treated like babies that you had to feed.
Tatum showed more in his willingness to share, and allow even Brown to do what he does best - which is be aggressive.
I loved Brown getting MVP for ECS, and I've been a huge Brown guy for years, but honestly Tatum should have won it for Finals.
The way he played in Game 5 should be what he turns into the next 10 years. We can win more like that.

Reminded me of this year's UConn team. After the first half of the season it basically became "Is there a reason why they won't win it?" Just flat out domination all year with the two main stars Castle and Clingan/Tatum and Brown delivering night in and night out with the role players supplementing at a high level as well.

 

[VJCPatriot]

Banner 18 secured! That long Boston sports title drought of 5 years is over. Lol

What a journey.

Truly a well deserved championship. The Celtics were the best team in the regular season but they still needed to beat everyone in their path to secure title #18. Top to bottom they were also the most talented and deepest team in the playoffs and proved it.

We also need to give a tip of the hat to Brad Stevens who made the right moves to make this roster championship worthy. He moved out Smart and Timelord, he brought in Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Those guys turned out to be the missing pieces. He also gave Joe Mazzulla more help with the coaching staff.

And the sweetest part of this victory, two of our best players, Tatum and Brown were drafted and raised up in the Celtics organization. For those guys I'm sure winning this championship feels extra special.

Let's go Celtics!! ??

 

[TheRainMaker]

As a Lakers fan, congrats to you Celtics fans. It's always good for the NBA when our teams are good. I think the Lakers are going to be done for a while.

 

[borg]

We also need to give a tip of the hat to Brad Stevens who made the right moves to make this roster championship worthy. He moved out Smart and Timelord, he brought in Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Those guys turned out to be the missing pieces. He also gave Joe Mazzulla more help with the coaching staff.

Big tip of the wallet by Ownership who spent big for this ring

$52 mill over the '23-'24 cap
$67 mill over current cap for '24-'25
$86 mill over current cap for '25-'26

2025-26 Boston Celtics Cap Table

The Boston Celtics 2025-26 salary cap table, including salary cap table, including team cap space, player cap hits, incentives, & bonus info.

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[bormio]

What would be really funny is if the Panthers were to do what people thought the Celtics might do after Game 4

 

[Salsalife]

Great GM work for the Celtics putting a great team together and adding key parts. Coach is great also teaching good habits. Impressive! Hope Pat's do the same.

 

[Salsalife]

Big tip of the wallet by Ownership who spent big for this ring

$52 mill over the '23-'24 cap
$67 mill over current cap for '24-'25
$86 mill over current cap for '25-'26

2025-26 Boston Celtics Cap Table

The Boston Celtics 2025-26 salary cap table, including salary cap table, including team cap space, player cap hits, incentives, & bonus info.

www.spotrac.com

Paid for championship!

 

[Ross12]

Thrilled about this. Sure, the series wasn't uber dramatic, because it was domination.
Tatum wasn't dominating, but the TEAM reminded me more of the Patriots 01-04 than any NBA team has in 20 years.
They were deep, the role players elevated, the stars weren't treated like babies that you had to feed.
Tatum showed more in his willingness to share, and allow even Brown to do what he does best - which is be aggressive.
I loved Brown getting MVP for ECS, and I've been a huge Brown guy for years, but honestly Tatum should have won it for Finals.
The way he played in Game 5 should be what he turns into the next 10 years. We can win more like that.

Tatum really dominated in the 4th quarter to put them away

 

[cmasspatsfan]

What would be really funny is if the Panthers were to do what people thought the Celtics might do after Game 4

Edmonton has the two best players and McDavid can take over a couple games, this might go 7 and Edmonton can win this. Would be a kick in the teeth for Florida.

 

[203Pat]

As a Lakers fan, congrats to you Celtics fans. It's always good for the NBA when our teams are good. I think the Lakers are going to be done for a while.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

[cartoon]

Hey, it meant they could win at home. I'll take it.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

they’re lucky they didn’t have to go against the nuggets

 

[cmasspatsfan]

16-3, nobody was beating them this year and they're probably good for one or two more titles.

 

[signbabybrady]

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

This and the 3rd quarter shot by Pritchard will always be in my memory of the Championship run
Even the bench contributed
Complete team. Offensively, Defensively and everything else in between was assembled by Steven’s
Mazzula also has come a long way

 

[Patriot Missile]

Edmonton has the two best players and McDavid can take over a couple games, this might go 7 and Edmonton can win this. Would be a kick in the teeth for Florida.

A Canadien team hasn’t won the Cup since 1993. That’s pretty crazy. That country is starving for one for sure.

 

[BobDigital]

Agreed. Hard to say which team is better been 2024 and 2008. Different era. 08 will always be looked at as the gritty, tough team. 24 was a shade more talented up and down the roster IMO and definitely more athletic and fast paced.

You can make a strong argument for this being the second greatest Celtics team of all time.

If healthy 2024 takes 2008 pretty solidly. May not even go 6. That 2008 team wasn't all that good in comparison to other championship teams. They were okay but not a high level championship team imo. Thankfully it came at a time when talent in the league was a little light and fairly spread out. They should have been able to get 2 damnit.

If healthy this 2024 team is in the top 25%, but healthy can be a tough ask as they really are greater than the sum of their parts. And even losing the 8th guy can't be brushed aside as they have so much syngergy and each of the top 8 players have a unique role they fill.

Among all the championship teams I've seen this is arguably the best use of resources I have seen on any. Others would beat them but it has to due with having more talent. Particularly in their top 2/3 players. I don't see a team with comparable talent they'd lose to as those teams would be less efficient with it.

 

[1960Pats]

As a Lakers fan, congrats to you Celtics fans. It's always good for the NBA when our teams are good. I think the Lakers are going to be done for a while.

Once LeBron is gone you'll be fine.

 

[1960Pats]

This is a great team for this watered down era but it ranks around #5 for the best Celtics team.