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For the Love of the Game

  I pose the question what made you fall in love with the game of basketball? I really want to know how our readers feel... The beautiful game of basketball has been a part of my life since I was born. My dad used to record the C's on video cassette tapes! Needless to say I was destined to love the game of basketball. I can't remember a time when I wasn't playing as a kid. Whether for my local city team, one on one with my dad, or schooling my friends day after day. I took great pride in grade school to have stayed undefeated one on one. There was the time in middle school where I won the game with nothing but net three. There were plenty of times I was lucky to attend UMass basketball camp. In high school I treated my outdoor court like the Garden and rarely lost vs my friends. I have great memories of an adapted 21 that me and my Papou (Grandpa in Greek) used to play. College ball wasn't in the cards for me but the love of playing every day in the gym never ended. Cur
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Is the NBA quadruple-double extinct?

  Only four NBA players have done it - registering double-digits in four major stats in a single game. And it has been more than 30 years since anyone has done it. David Robinson accomplished the feat in 1994, coming away with 34 points, 10 boards, 10 assists and 10 blocks. Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson and Hakeem Olajuwon also did it in prior years.  To accomplish a quad-double, it pays to be big and a defensive-minded player. All of the above foursome won the Defensive-Player-of-the-Year Award at least once, and three were centers - with Robertson being the sole non-center. Points, Rebounds and Assists seem to be the common denominator, and the fourth stat was blocks for the three centers - but steals for Robertson. Here's Nate Thurmond on quad-doubles ( per Wikipedia): "The reason why [the quadruple-double] is such a hard thing to accomplish is because it requires a player to be completely dominant on both ends of the court without being too selfish—so he can get the

NBA 75 Ultimate Draft: Where the Celtics placed

  This mock draft was held several years ago, and eight teams consisting of 10 players each would be drafted - for a total of 80 players. A total of 76 players had to come from the members of the 75th Anniversary Team, and four others could be "wild cards". It was a snake draft. Larry Bird was the first Celtic chosen (by Sue Bird) with the 13th-overall pick. It is noteworthy that Dominique Wilkins chose himself with the #1 -overall pick . Bill Russell was the second player from Boston - taken with the 19th pick by Shams Charania . Kevin Garnett went to Sue Bird with the very-next (#20) pick . Kevin McHale was off the board at #24, and Ray Allen was next at #34 by Charania. Dave Cowens went to Charles Barkley at #38 and Wilkins chose Paul Pierce at #48. West took John Havlicek and Bill Sharman with his 8th and 10th picks, respectively, well after going with Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor as his first, 2nd and 4th choices, respectively.  Sue Bird took Sam

Free Agent Signing

 Lonnie Walker averaged 9.7 points and shot 38% on three-pointers in 58 games for the Nets last season. He could be a nice piece off the bench. 

Repeat in the cards

  I know I'm a homer, but it just feels like the C's will win back to back. All the haters who said they had an easy path... The way team USA slighted JB... The way Steve Kerr disrespected JT... Personally I feel this team has enough motivation to last the entire season. What better way to prove em wrong by winning back to back titles.  Both Jays are still trending upwards with their skill sets. Mentally their basketball minds are growing. Plus they are bringing the entire gang back! Other than Svi and OB. Al is coming back, KP is healing up, and the dynamic duo of DWhite and Jrue are ready to cause havoc in the defensive backcourt. Plus sharp shooters Sam I Am and PP are locked and loaded. I can't wait to see what we get out of X being with this team a full season.  I feel if any coach can maximize this team reaching an even stronger potential it's Joe Mazzulla! He eats, sleeps and dreams basketball. What I admire most about him is his faith. Actually this entire team

Some facts and surprises about Bob Cousy

 Bob "The Cooz" Cousy recently turned 96 , and we will never see another of his like . Here's some interesting facts and thoughts on the 6'1" phenom : 1.) He was the 3rd-overall pick in the 1950 draft , but said "NO" to the team that drafted him (Tri-Cities Blackhawks). 2.) Red Auerbach had the first pick in that draft, but ignored Cooz, thinking he was too flashy . 3.) Cousy was picked up by the Chicago Stags, and when they folded, the Celtics reluctantly hose  Cooz in the dispersal draft. 4.) Well, that turned out very well as Bob turned into the Celtics first real star. 5.) Cousy's forte was his passing skills . He led the League in assists for eight consecutive seasons , finishing with a career average of 7.5 assists per game. 6.) But Cooz was also an accomplished scorer (18.4 PPG for his career), but hardly a marksman (.375 FG). 7.) Despite his lack of height, he was also a fine rebounder (5.2 RPG) . 8.) He was a 13X All-Star, 10X All-NBA Fi

Steve Kerr Sucks...

  Team USA basketball is lucky to have survived playing Serbia. Honestly the refs played a role in that game. Amongst Serbia choking away a big lead. For the second time in these Olympics Coach Kerr sat Jayson Tatum the entire game. Jayson Christopher Tatum is an NBA champion and a top 5 player. Yet Kerr hasn't found a spot for him because he's catering to the elderly stars. Down 17 you can't bring in a bona fide Star! Instead you make up excuses about why you aren't playing him. Personally I'm thankful for the motivation that it will give JT. Not to mention how motivated JB will be by not being put on this team. I hope the USA gets beat by France.  Celtics are going back to back next season! Bleed Green! Celtic Pride!  Also Kudos to 96 Year Old Bob Cousy!