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The Athletic places three Celtics in "Top 25 NBA Players of 21st Century"

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 The Athletic chose a panel of 43 writers, podcasters and editors to vote for their 25 top NBA players of the 21st century - a tough task, indeed. But they did it anyway, and it was gratifying, as a Celtics fan,  to find three members of The Green, both past and present, on that list.


Kevin Garnett came in at #11, and his MVP Award in 2004, as a member of the Timberwoves, was mentioned in the article - but his 2008 Championship with Boston was somehow omitted. That omission sticks out because "The Big Ticket's" addition to the Celtics was the transaction that spurred the Title.

Paul Pierce came in at #20. As one would expect, "The Truth's" 2008 Title with Garnett, and his Finals MVP Trophy in the same year, got him into the list.

Jayson Tatum was the "Third Celtic Picked" (at #23), and he belongs. His Eastern Conference Finals MVP Award and 2024 Championship got him there. 

Voting in such a poll appears to be highly subjective. Lebron James leading the poll at #1, listing his milestone as the all-time NBA scorer, might be questioned by some. His ring-chasing mindset may have offset the accolades of his scoring, conditioning and longevity in the thoughts of those not included in the voting.

 Stephen Curry, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant, all one-team, non-wandering players, certainly belong at numbers 2,3 and 4, respectively. I personally love the inclusion of Tatum towards the end of the list. Although injured for all, or most, of the present season, he has a greatness about him, and always works hard to improve every season.

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  1. ElysiaNovember 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM

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  3. ElysiaNovember 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM

    Great article highlighting the top-25 list featuring three Celtics — really shows the importance of both legacy and achievement in sports. For those working long hours and high stakes—particularly in medicine—it's easy for mental wellness to take a backseat. If you’re a clinician navigating emotional strain, consider reaching out to Life Success Counseling for tailored support in doctors mental health. Your well-being is as important as your work.

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