If you had to rank the best Celtics seasons since 1989-90, and you cannot use the same player twice, who would you put in? Please rank those seasons in order.
Candidates:
Tatum 23' or 22'
Garnett 08'
Pierce 08' or 09'
Allen 08'
Brown 23' or 22'
Bird 90'
McHale 90'
Horford 18'
Rondo 12'
Am I missing someone?
Top 5 Boston Celtics Seasons - 1990 and on
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durantbird wrote:Am I missing someone?
Maybe Reggie Lewis or Antoine Walker. Haven't looked at the numbers though.
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durantbird wrote:If you had to rank the best Celtics seasons since 1989-90, and you cannot use the same player twice, who would you put in? Please rank those seasons in order.
Candidates:
Tatum 23' or 22'
Garnett 08'
Pierce 08' or 09'
Allen 08'
Brown 23' or 22'
Bird 90'
McHale 90'
Horford 18'
Rondo 12'
Am I missing someone?
If we’re going deep in a list, you’d have to consider putting 2017 Isaiah Thomas on the list who while being a highly negative defender (most players at that size are, though he was especially bad), probably had one of the greatest seasons ever offensively for a Celtic pound for pound.
2019 Kyrie would probably be on the list as well.
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
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homecourtloss wrote:durantbird wrote:If you had to rank the best Celtics seasons since 1989-90, and you cannot use the same player twice, who would you put in? Please rank those seasons in order.
Candidates:
Tatum 23' or 22'
Garnett 08'
Pierce 08' or 09'
Allen 08'
Brown 23' or 22'
Bird 90'
McHale 90'
Horford 18'
Rondo 12'
Am I missing someone?
If we’re going deep in a list, you’d have to consider putting 2017 Isaiah Thomas on the list who while being a highly negative defender (most players at that size are, though he was especially bad), probably had one of the greatest seasons ever offensively for a Celtic pound for pound.
2019 Kyrie would probably be on the list as well.
So who are your top 5?
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My first 4 came to me pretty quickly, but I can't decide on #5. So top 4 here.
1. '08 KG
2. '23 Tatum
3. '02 Pierce
4. '90 Bird
1. '08 KG
2. '23 Tatum
3. '02 Pierce
4. '90 Bird
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1. 2008 Kevin Garnett
2. 2023 Jayson Tatum
3. 2002 Paul Pierce
4. 1990 Larry Bird
5. 2018 Al Horford
HM: 1990 Kevin McHale, 2017 Isaiah Thomas
2. 2023 Jayson Tatum
3. 2002 Paul Pierce
4. 1990 Larry Bird
5. 2018 Al Horford
HM: 1990 Kevin McHale, 2017 Isaiah Thomas
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1. 2008 Garnett
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2. 1990 Bird
3. 2023 Tatum
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4. 2018 Irving (pre injury)
5. 2002 Pierce
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2. 1990 Bird
3. 2023 Tatum
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4. 2018 Irving (pre injury)
5. 2002 Pierce
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