Best Off-Season Since 2008

Fierce1 · Post #1 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:34 am

Never been this satisfied in an off-season since the Celtics mauled the Lakers in the 2008 Finals.

And bringing back all the key players from last season is icing on the cake.

BK_2020 · Post #2 » by **BK_2020** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:43 am

2023 offseason was better.

Fierce1 · Post #3 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:55 am

BK_2020 wrote:2023 offseason was better.

Nah, the 2023 off-season was about why did the Celtics go down 0-3 against Miami in the ECF.

brackdan70 · Post #4 » by **brackdan70** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:53 pm

Fierce1 wrote:
BK_2020 wrote:2023 offseason was better.

Nah, the 2023 off-season was about why did the Celtics go down 0-3 against Miami in the ECF.

As far as how we are feeling…basking in the glow of a championship…sure I get this one being one of the best, and locking in the team for a couple more years is great. I think the transactions last year that set this all up. Smart for Porzingis and Brogdan, RW and picks for Jrue really made 2023 pretty incredible. Those trades and the anticipation after they were made.

Fierce1 · Post #5 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:17 pm

brackdan70 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:
BK_2020 wrote:2023 offseason was better.

Nah, the 2023 off-season was about why did the Celtics go down 0-3 against Miami in the ECF.

As far as how we are feeling…basking in the glow of a championship…sure I get this one being one of the best, and locking in the team for a couple more years is great. I think the transactions last year that set this all up. Smart for Porzingis and Brogdan, RW and picks for Jrue really made 2023 pretty incredible. Those trades and the anticipation after they were made.

Yeah, those trades made this year happen.

But I really didn't feel good the whole off-season last year.

Watching Denver dominate Miami and winning the finals was annoying, to say the least.

Fierce1 · Post #6 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:10 am

When we go to sleep, the Celtics are champs.

And when we wake up, the Celtics are champs!

What a great off-season! :lol:

chrisab123 · Post #7 » by **chrisab123** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 11:08 am

The only thing that could kill this vibe is if John Henry buys the Celtics.

dans1230 · Post #8 » by **dans1230** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 11:37 am

chrisab123 wrote:The only thing that could kill this vibe is if John Henry buys the Celtics.

You are right on that, we need to keep that group as far away from the Celtics as possible.

chakdaddy · Post #9 » by **chakdaddy** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 12:05 pm

It's better than 2008. Losing Posey and passing on DeAndre Jordan was a major buzzkill.

Dominant champs, but a little weak at C and shallow on veteran depth - so cheap out on the 6th man glue guy and ignore the lottery pick big that fell in our lap

Fierce1 · Post #10 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 12:33 pm

chakdaddy wrote:It's better than 2008. Losing Posey and passing on DeAndre Jordan was a major buzzkill.

Dominant champs, but a little weak at C and shallow on veteran depth - so cheap out on the 6th man glue guy and ignore the lottery pick big that fell in our lap

Yeah, the championship feeling started dissipating when the Cs lost Posey to free-agency.

I was really pissed at the Celtic owners for that.

BK_2020 · Post #11 » by **BK_2020** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:20 pm

James Posey wasn't an important enough player that the Celtics championship chances hinged on him. Ainge building a team of 80% nonshooters was probably the biggest reason the Big Three didn't win more.

Fierce1 · Post #12 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:32 pm

BK_2020 wrote:James Posey wasn't an important enough player that the Celtics championship chances hinged on him. Ainge building a team of 80% nonshooters was probably the biggest reason the Big Three didn't win more.

Posey could defend 3 positions and make 3s.

He was the 6th man.

The bench was never the same with Posey gone.

Maybe the Cs would have won Game 7, in LA, in that 2010 Finals if it was Posey instead of Tony Allen coming off the bench.

Fierce1 · Post #13 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:36 pm

Seriously, Wyc let Posey leave because the Cs only wanted to give Posey a 3-year deal.

Posey wanted a 4-year deal.

For an additional 4th year worth 6m they let their best bench player leave in free-agency.

chakdaddy · Post #14 » by **chakdaddy** » Fri Aug 16, 2024 7:12 pm

Fierce1 wrote:
BK_2020 wrote:James Posey wasn't an important enough player that the Celtics championship chances hinged on him. Ainge building a team of 80% nonshooters was probably the biggest reason the Big Three didn't win more.

Posey could defend 3 positions and make 3s.

He was the 6th man.

The bench was never the same with Posey gone.

Maybe the Cs would have won Game 7, in LA, in that 2010 Finals if it was Posey instead of Tony Allen coming off the bench.

Or Jordan instead of Shelden Williams. Ughhh

Post #15 » by **Parliament10** » Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:06 am

Fierce1 wrote:Never been this satisfied in an off-season since the Celtics mauled the Lakers in the 2008 Finals.

And bringing back all the key players from last season is icing on the cake.

You're actually a year behind, in both instances.
2007 was a fantastic Off-season. And 2023 compares to that.

Fierce1 · Post #16 » by **Fierce1** » Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:00 am

Parliament10 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Never been this satisfied in an off-season since the Celtics mauled the Lakers in the 2008 Finals.

And bringing back all the key players from last season is icing on the cake.

You're actually a year behind, in both instances.
2007 was a fantastic Off-season. And 2013 compares to that.

The 2007 off-season is comparable to the 2023 off-season.
Cs got the pieces, in both years, that led to a championship in that NBA season.

I didn't like the 2013 off-season because it was the end of an era.

Post #17 » by **Parliament10** » Sat Aug 17, 2024 3:01 am

Fierce1 wrote:
Parliament10 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Never been this satisfied in an off-season since the Celtics mauled the Lakers in the 2008 Finals.

And bringing back all the key players from last season is icing on the cake.

You're actually a year behind, in both instances.
2007 was a fantastic Off-season. And 2013 compares to that.

The 2007 off-season is comparable to the 2023 off-season.
Cs got the pieces, in both years, that led to a championship in that NBA season.

I didn't like the 2013 off-season because it was the end of an era.

Yeah. My mistake. 2007 is comparable to 2023. Where have the years gone. Lol

Fierce1 · Post #18 » by **Fierce1** » Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:19 am

I'm wondering if we'll ever see another Celtics vs. Lakers finals in our lifetime.

Fierce1 · Post #19 » by **Fierce1** » Tue Sep 3, 2024 3:53 am

One more month to go and the great feeling of winning a championship will turn into feeling of a repeat.

jordb2k7 · Post #20 » by **jordb2k7** » Tue Sep 3, 2024 4:20 am

I still can’t believe this time last year I felt optimistic about our chances. Then holiday was traded to Portland and I was like, we are going to get him there’s no doubt. When the Woj bomb hit my screen it didn’t surprise me at all. Let’s hope we can win it again this year