Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

      Paul Theron Silas joined the Boston Celtics in 1972. He won three titles, 2 with the Celtics and 1 with the Sonics. He was Mr Intangible out there . He had a relentless work ethic and was known for his rebounding and tenacity on the defensive end. He would dive for any loose ball and lead with his soft spoken nature on the floor.       In college he set an NCAA record for rebounds in only 3 seasons which still stands today . He had over 10,000 points and rebounds in his NBA career. He made 2 All Star games. He was one of the most respected players in the NBA and one of the games top rebounders in it's storied history. With the Celtics he averaged a double double, usually collecting 1000 rebounds per year and the Celtics never lost more than 2 games in a row while he was around.       He was a leader in the locker room, the bus and at every practice. When asked about Paul this is what the great John Havlicek had to say "Paul...

Chatter remains relative to the potential retirement of Ray Allen's Celtics jersey #20. I won't chatter about it. I will simply say, "no" - not because of Ray leaving the Celtics for Miami - or any other negative thoughts about him. Here's why: Ray spent seven years with the Milwaukee Bucks and only five in Boston.  He only earned two Title rings, one of which was with the Heat after departing Beantown. Paul Silas won three Championships, two of them in Boston. His number was never retired. Absolutely. Retiring #20 in Ray's honor should not happen. That never happened with another #20, Larry Siegfried. Nothing against Ray, but this would amount to a "mending fences" move. And how about Silas. https://t.co/mUxawiwm9D pic.twitter.com/uCpv6nsl4W — Tom Lane (@CelticsSentinel) December 7, 2020 The late Larry Siegfried is the forgotten Celtic. "Ziggy" spent seven years with the Celtics and won five rings here. His #20 never got to the rafters, a...