17 and Oh So Sweet

Well, let me first start out by saying I got this series completely wrong, ok? Now all my friends who have been nagging me can finally be quiet. I'm sorry I couldn't predict Leon Powe single handedly winning game 2 for the Celtics. I'm sorry I couldn't predict the Lakers blowing a 35-14 first quarter lead in game 4 which ultimately changed the series, but what I am most sorry about is the faith I had in the Los Angeles Lakers to play defense.

Not only did Boston win its 17th title, and not only did they do it against their arch rivals, but they beat the living piss out of them. The Celtics defense was nothing short of phenominal. They made Kobe Bryant so confused on the court that not only was he missing shots, but he was turning the ball over as well. The C's bench was tremendous whether it was Powe, House, Posey, P.J. Brown or yes, even Big Baby Glen Davis. They hit key shots, grabbed timely rebounds and made key defensive stops. After Game 5, Kobe was asked by a reporter, "Do you think we saw enough in the Lakers for people to believe they can go into Boston and win game 6?" Kobe smiled and said, "No, probably not." Well, there was no probably about it...we didn't Kobe. What we did see was your inability to lead this Lakers team. There was no leadership on the floor for them whatsoever.

Boston proved me wrong. I'll admit it. I did not think that the Celtics could find a way to stop Kobe Bryant, but they did. Kobe, in my opinion did not seem like he wanted this title as bad as the other one's he played. His facial expressions never changed throughout the entire game 6. It was almost like he was just waiting to lose the game so he could go back to LA and have a fun summer before leaving for Beijing. Whatever the reason, the Celtics proved they were the best team in the NBA this season. They have won a an NBA Franchise record 17 NBA titles which is 3rd most all time in any sport behind the New York Yankees and the Montreal Canadians. Now we can all go take a nap until the Olympics start because nothing will be on t.v. until then.