So I watched another Celtic win tonight.

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10 player domination. Honestly, the Celts can mix and match 10 hi quality players to counter whatever the opposition puts up.

But damn, on the Coach game debrief, Joe Mazzulla's son was on the stand with Dad and acting like a 7 YO....Someone should have asked him, "who is your Dad's favorite Celtic?" Would have been an awesome moment.

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1. They're quite impressive. The addition of 7'3" Porzingis who can shoot 3s as well as...

protect the paint made an already good team even harder to beat.

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2. Boston10 Postgame had a 10 minute moment with Porzingis.

He's totally in sync with this team. Loves Boston, the tradition, ethe town, the international aspects. He lives in the same condo complex as Jaylen Brown and they share driving in/out of the Garden and Logan.

He's been the missing link that will bring #18.

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3. Porzingis is just what they needed. They're favored.

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4. He's in the Russell / Cowens / Parrish / Garnett sphere of center influence.

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5. Never saw those names lined up like that before. They have as much a...

tradition of great centers as the Lakers...you left out Walton btw. And it's no coincidence that both those franchises have the most championships.

The Warriors bought in small ball but good big men can still make a difference.

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6. I think Bill was more of a power forward in those years.

Some center time but a lot of time with the power 3. (Bird/McHale/Parrish)

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8. He Was A 4/5 Swing

When he was with the Celtics, of course. He was seldom on the court without either Robert or Kevin. So, he went to the spot where his partner wasn't. He played center when McHale was on the court. PF when Robert was. He was certainly versatile enough.
Made for an awesome 4 man rotation in the front court.

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9. I think the best 4 man combo of all time.

Watching old film from the 80's blows me away as I remember just how great they were.

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10. Awfully Good

Like Barkley & Malone never winning because of that Jordan guy, Larry & his guys only won three because Magic was in the way.
Take Magic out of the way & the Celtics may have won 6 or 7.
These 4 & DJ being one of the best defensive guards in the modern era made that one tough to beat outfit.

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11. Funny how Ainge was a "behind the scenes" kind of guy, even back then.

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12. But, He Could SHOOT!!

There's no substitute for a guy who can chuck it in.
Of course, similar to Kerr with the Bulls, as the 4th (or 5th) option, he had to make a high % or they'd quit giving him the ball!

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7. They're The Best In The League Right Now

They have the 2nd best effective FG% in the league & the second best FG% against.
#2 in the league on both sides of the court.
Pretty darned good.