Comon guys be realistic, just becasue the redsox and the patriots won the world series and the super bowl respectively doesn't mean that the Celtics out of all the teams is gonna win the Larry O'brien trophy. They will be thankful if they make the second round. To win the championship you need to have a good team like the Spurs or the Pistons or have shaq with you. Pierce and Walker cannot do anything and poor Gary Payton will never win a NBA championship ring. And remember defense is the key in any game. Peace.