Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

  May is normally unofficial "Moose Month" in Northern New Hampshire, but not so in 2026 . I live in the northern tip of the state and have found that the month of May normally results in the most sightings of the gigantic creatures. Moose in my driveway In the late 1990s and early 2000s, moose were everywhere . At that time, the estimated population was roughly 7,000-8,000 animals . On my walks in the woods, I would often have to change my path due to a moose blocking my way. Dodging them while driving on the roads was always a contest trying to avoid a collision. The huge animals would often walk down my driveway, and a cow moose came after my wife and I in one frightening encounter. I once spotted 11 young bull moose together by the side of Route 16 in the nearby Rangeley, Maine area. They were particularly visible in numbers on the sides of the roads in May, usually appearing somewhat ragged as they shed their winter coats. Even as their numbers declined significantly...

 The Boston Celtics' time for Banner 19 is now , but there is a wider Title window. Assuming both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown remain with "The Green", most of the championship hopes lie with them. Generally, an NBA player's peak occurs between the ages of 27 and 31 . Brown is 29 and Tatum is 28. Derrick White is 31 and Payton Pritchard is 28 . A player's peak theoretically combines top physical performance, max basketball savvy and sufficient on-court experience . The Celtics Title window should remain open for a few more years with the above-mentioned crew members onboard. NBA dynasties are virtually dead , and championships are becoming tougher to achieve. Boston's 60s run of Titles will never be seen again. But the Celtics leadership is top-notch with Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla leading the charge, so Banners 19-and-beyond are within reach. Some roster changes are coming . Stevens has mentioned getting more opportunities at the rim , which may sugg...

  Joe Mazzulla wins the NBA Coach-of-the-Year after Brad Stevens takes Exec-of-the-Year. Despite the Boston Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead versus the 76ers this post-season, the greatness of "The Green" continues on. Stevens, after being forced to "trim" his roster, put together a tenaceous crew for 2025-26, and Mazzulla took what many viewed as a "rag tag" group and ended up with the second seed in the East. The playoffs were a disappointment for Celtics fans, but the future remains bright. In any endeavor, success begins at the top . In the past, the Celtics have been led by duos such as Red Auerbach and Bill Russell - Auerbach and Tom Heinsohn - Red and K C Jones - Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens - and now, Brad and Joe. Congrats to Stevens and Mazzulla. Very deserving of the awards. We look forward to the upcoming season.

       Thoughts from a sad Celtics fan here encompassing basketball. First I need to say that the Celtics collapse vs the Sixers was horrendous. Yet inevitable because they shed so many good player who made winning plays. I loved this roster but it was more suited for the regular season. In the playoffs everyone turned into pumpkins. Hey Billionaire Bill thanks for nothing. I don't know what the future holds for the Jays but this team needs more of an identity and not one that shoots threes. Would I trade JB yes and no, he's been such a joy to watch. Although he's crapped himself as well. If he's traded it needs to be for a culture guy like Kevin Garnett. It wasn't Doc Rivers who set that it was Kevin Freaking Garnett. Is Giannis that guy??? He may well be and I like his game and who he is as a player. Ideally I'd keep the Jays and trade for him as well.       How about that game last night with OKC and San Antonio! That is must watch basketball u...

 This time it was three hikers on Mt. Lafayette caught on the mountain at night without a flashlight . The lack of preparation continues , and it isn't even Memorial Day yet. New Hampshire Fish and Game once again, on May 11, 2026 were contacted to locate the three hikers in Franconia Notch, NH, after they were unable to follow the trail after dark , as temperatures dipped into the 20s . A proper flashlight might cost a few bucks and weigh only a few ounces . Why did they not have one? Fish and Game in New Hampshire are understaffed and overworked . Their prime duty used to be ensuring that fish and wildlife were protected , but hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire has become extremely popular over the past few decades. And many who take to the hills assume incorrectly that the weather on the peaks will be quite like what they experience as they leave their cars at the base. And they are unprepared for what they encounter . Search-and-rescue and body recoveries require ...

  Isaiah Thomas was picked dead last (60th overall) by the Sacramento Kings in the 2011 NBA draft . He was a 2-time All-Star with the Boston Celtics and will now be searching colleges and NBA teams for players that will strengthen the current core of "The Green". "IT" played for eight NBA teams , but it was in Boston where he truly excelled . After being traded to Cleveland as part of a deal for the Celtics to acquire Kyrie Irving , injuries took a toll on the 5'9" point guard. He was never the same after leaving Boston. But now he is coming back to Beantown, this time as a scout . Thomas is also known for stating that then-Celtics-head-honcho, Danny Ainge, would have to back up the Brinks truck for his next contract back in 2017. That big money never materialized for Isaiah , but Brad Stevens' move to bring him back in his new capacity could be a sound decision. Isaiah knew how to adapt his game to minimize his lack of height on the court, and he...

 Besides being an extremely-lucrative endeavor, the main purpose of the NBA is to entertain and distract. Despite the pain of the Boston Celtics being taken out of contention by the long-time rival Philadelphia 76ers, I personally enjoyed this past season . I was totally entertained by this present roster and what it accomplished. The general mindset was that they were going nowhere after losing four key players (five if the injured Jayson Tatum is included).  It turned out to be an "overachieving regular season" . Virtually every Boston player played over their heads, resulting in a 56-26 season . Even Tatum's performance upon returning from injury prior to the playoffs was better than expected.  Then things went horribly wrong in the post-season . The Celtics home loss to an Embiid-less Philly team in Game 2 was a killer . Had Boston won that game, they could have swept Philadelphia. But Joel returned to action for the 76ers - Tatum suffered a leg issue - and the re...

      Game five was a disaster at the end but we have another shot tonight to close it out. Despite a three to one lead in the series the Celtics lost to the Sixers in seven. A team who over achieved in the regular season but who has a very flawed roster. I for one have been very down after these three losses because I had high hopes. At the end of the day too many missed shots and lack of defense plus in game adjustments hurt our team. I will forever love the Cs but when they lose it sucks.       I think when you gut your team of so many players it hurts in the long run. Any one of those players given away could have helped win this series. Especially a guy like Luke Kornet. There are some hard workers on this team but they are flawed and for some reason they all crapped the bed together. Ultimately Billionaire Bill needs to pony up and prove he wants to win. I expect a more complete team next year and there will be changes. Celtic Pride Always. Banne...