2010 NBA Finals Game 1: Boston Celtics @ LA Lakers- 5 reasons to root for each squad
by Atma Brother ONE on Jun 3, 2010 8:41 AM PDT
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PrintMake sure to check out my man Feltbot's 2010 NBA Finals Preview: LA Lakers vs. Boston Celtics
Tonight it all begins on ABC at 6pm PST.
I bet they remember this in LA.
I'll be straight up. I'm not a fan of either of these organizations. Both of these fanbases are incredibly annoying to say the least.
BUT that doesn't mean I'm not going to love every second of this finals. 5 reasons to root for the Celtics and 5 reason to root for the Lakers after the jump!
5 Reasons to Root for the Boston Celtics
1. Kevin Garnett aka "The Bully"
The KG of 2010 is quite different than the KG of the summer 2008. Gone is that humility and "poor ol' KG, stuck in Minny" mantra. It has been replaced by "man, what a bully" and "man, what a meanie". I still love the guy. He's flipping nuts and I'd be lying if I didn't admit his huge piercing stares via some very bulging eyeballs give me nightmares sometimes.
This man epitomizes D-FENSE.
Too bad Chris Cohan, Robert Rowell, and Chris Mullin screwed this up.
2. Rasheed Wallace aka "ODB"
As I've noted before, the 2010 Boston Celtics are pretty Wu-Tangish- see Wu-Tang Clan Boston Celtics are on FIRE + Phoenix Suns @ LA Lakers- Suns don't stand a chance :: 2010 NBA Playoffs Day 31
There's just something comical about 'Sheed in the mix. He's like Robert Horry Shaolin style. Like I said before:
And of course I think you can guess who this guy is on the Celtics:
An Ol' Dirty Bastard classic.
It's none other than...
Ol' Crazy Rasheed Wallace
3. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce
These guys are great for the league. They're smart, savvy vets who aren't playing for their own stats. The league needs more of these guys and less of the young and dumb (ahem, Golden State Warriors and their mythically bright future).
Denzel Washington: "Oh Ray? HE GOT GAME."
4. It makes your boy AB1 look smart.
Back on September 2nd before the season started in our famous Around the Association segment I wrote:
Projecting 2k9-2k10 Season: 62-20 -- 2010 NBA Champs
The Celtics only won 50 games this past season, but I've still got a shot at that second part. Check out the entire piece for some good laughs: Around the Association: 2009-2010 Boston Celtics- Sheed in Green + Another Answer
5. They aren't the LA Lakers.
See A Hater's Guide to the Lakers.
* You can find over 1 million more reasons to root for the Celtics over at the mighty CelticsBlog.
5 Reasons to Root for the LA Lakers
1. Kobe Bryant aka "The Black Mamba"
Okay, he's not Michael Jordan, but given LeBron Jame's sentence in Cleveland (FREE LEBRON: Say Goodbye to LeBron James, Cleveland - LeBron 2 New York Knicks this summer), Kobe is the closest thing we've got to #23. The shots he was hitting in Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns were so much like his airness.
Whether you're rooting for him or against him, there's really nothing better than seeing Kobe in the NBA Finals in this post-Jordan NBA. Whether he's hitting amazing shots or protesting by not taking a shot for 2 quarters, Kobe is MUST SEE TV this time of the year.
2. Ron Artest aka "Crazy Mofo"
There's just something about this guy that's so endearing.
Ron-Ron plays hard.
Ron-Ron plays dumb- that DUMB 3-pointer when the Lakers needed to take time off the clock in Game 5 against the Suns was laughable.
Ron-Ron plays with heart- that game winning lay-up against the Suns seconds after that DUMB shot was CLUTCH.
Ron-Ron is crazy- beating up the biggest losers in flyover, USA in the stands of Conseco Fieldhouse.
Ron-Ron is crazy (in a good way)- giving his $$$ gold watch to a kid in a third world country.
3. Lamar Kardashian
I couldn't find any images of this across the web, but during the Lakers-Suns Western Conference Finals I spotted some Suns fans holding up "Lamar Kardashian" signs in reference to Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian's famous (or infamous?) marriage. Needless to say this I found this pretty hilarious. I'm just sorry I couldn't share with you all. If someone can dig that up or make a rendition in the comments that would be greatly appreciated.
How can you not root for these guys?
The NBA's Next Power Couple?
(Oh god no. Even Lamar can't say that with a straight face.)
4. The Lake-Show provides us with such great material
Witness this pic from Around the Association: 2009-2010 Los Angeles Lakers: Big Brother, Little Brother
Good stuff.
5. They aren't the Boston Celtics.
See The Credits: "10 Things I Hate About You"
* You can find over 1 million more reasons to root for the Lakers over at the fabulous Silver Screen and Roll.
Who are you rooting for?
Also what's your over/ under on how many times we hear that "Lakers-Celtics is the NBA's greatest rivalry" tonight alone? I'm projecting at least 37.
Seriously though, how come no love for the legendary Clippers-Warriors rivalry? You have to try to suck that much. GSoM + Clips Nation holding it down!
Warriors-Clippers 2020 NBA Western Conference Finals!
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It’s pretty insane, when you think about it, that the same two franchises have now met 12 times in the NBA finals since 1959. Leave it to jae to work out the odds of that happening (assuming a random system). The next most frequent matchup — Lakers/Sixers — has only happened four times. After that, there’s Lakers/Knicks (three times), and then a bunch of two-time matchups.
Annoying familiarity aside, I, for one, am pretty excited. Not as excited as I was to watch the Warriors’ pingpong balls drop, but excited.
So … who are you rooting for, Atma Bro? Stand up and be counted!
There will be no extra point!
Standing up and being counted
First and foremost I’m rooting for a great NBA Finals. I’m a fan of neither team, but I do love great basketball and that’s what both of these teams play.
Having said that I’m leaning towards the Celtics. It would be fun to see the Boston Three Party + Rajon Rondo go down as winning multiple championships.
I also hope it sets a blueprint for the rest of the league to build around and trade for vets vs waiting for a bunch of clueless guys who haven’t shown very much to just improve and gel over time. I’d like to see GMs be more active like Danny Ainge vs getting these long leashes to wait for their draft picks to attain to mythical level of stardom. In essence, going back to the summer of 2007 right after WE BELIEVE don’t hesitate to trade guys like Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins for KG for even a second and don’t make dumb trades like Jason Richardson for Brandan Wright after you’ve FINALLY made the playoffs after 12 long years. Yes, I’m bitter because that was one DUMB summer led by Mullin, Rowell, and Cohan. They destroyed WE BELIEVE and left Nellie with less and less each year.
Also don’t forget all those people in Warriors land who weren’t willing to trade Biedrins for Pau Gasol back then. PAU GASOL.
You make moves to WIN, which is exactly what Ainge/ Celtics owners and Kupchak/ Buss have done. I don’t like either franchise. but give them their props. They’re still playing in June because they made the right moves.
Prediction: Celtics in 6
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by Atma Brother ONE on Jun 3, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think anyone would have traded Biedrins for Gasol.
Stephen Curry is the future.
We need to save this planet. Go Green, recycle, ride public transportation, use cantines. Anything you can do!
by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 3, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Just me here but rooting for the Celtics. It should be a great series!
I am in chicago and they just put up a " LeBron please come to Chicago billboard"….and its 10 degrees warmer here.
Wait Atma, you like Kobe?
Stephen Curry is the future.
We need to save this planet. Go Green, recycle, ride public transportation, use cantines. Anything you can do!
by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 3, 2010 9:40 AM PDT reply actions
I have been unable to root for the Lakers since they blew up the glorius Eddie Jones/Nick Van Exel squad...
But it’s hard not to pick the Lakers to win this thing…
The Wu-Tang connection is now my reason to root for the Celtics.
Ray Allen has to be Ghostface Killah…?
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by Nate Parham on Jun 3, 2010 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Rooting For the Celtics
Other than Ray Allen, the only other reason I’m rooting for the Celtics: Rajon Rondo. The growth and emergence of Rondo as their leader has been awesome. He’s a joy to watch, plays hard on both sides of the ball, top notch defender and he’ll be blowing by Fisher all series (unless Fisher pulls him down and doesn’t get called for it).
Rondo is the only reason because:
KG – turns out he’s an a-hole and a bully. When was the last time he pulled those dumb shenanigans on someone other than a bench player?
Sheed – what a waste of talent. He takes plays quarters off and oftentimes will play as if he’s not allowed inside the 3 point line.
Pierce – are we going to see him in a wheelchair again faking an injury?
Golden State of Mind: Unstoppable Baby!
by Fantasy Junkie on Jun 3, 2010 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
If Boston wins
Watch the Lakers pick up Bosh. The West will look more bleak. Having said that.
I have Lakers in 6.
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Boston for me
My friend said if Boston wins, he’ll treat us to some 20" pizza. Well, I don’t know about you guys, but I’m definately rooting for the free food =D
by (o.O) on Jun 3, 2010 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Celtics
because rooting for the Lakers is blasphemy
Could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?
I know you guys will love this pic:
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Thanks for the subject line.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 3, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Rondo
Is everyone who likes Rondo forgetting his dirty play against the Bulls? He’s a great player but I can’t like a guy who’d rake Miller across the face to prevent a shot. How did the NBA rule that not a flagrant?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpPoZAxgYws
Dirty?
I wouldn’t call that dirty. He wasn’t going to give up an easy bucket that would tie the playoff game. It should have been a flagrant. It’s not his fault the refs or the NBA didn’t call it that way.
One hard playoff foul makes him dirty? Maybe I haven’t seen enough of him and any other dirty fouls, but I’ve never thought he was a dirty player.
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by Fantasy Junkie on Jun 3, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He is a dirty player
But it’s hard to find a good defensive guard who isn’t “dirty”
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Who are you rooting for?
the Warriors south AKA the Los Angeles Lakers. Westside is the best side.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 3, 2010 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think we're the only ones LOL
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Because your traitors?
Stephen Curry is the future.
We need to save this planet. Go Green, recycle, ride public transportation, use cantines. Anything you can do!
by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 3, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently John Wooden is in grave condition,
Thoughts and prayers are out to his family. One of my biggest inspirations ever.
/facepalm x1000
by shahbazi3 on Jun 3, 2010 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Only problem with giving this comment a rec
Is the fact that under my user profile it reads suggestively that I rec’d the fact John Wooden is in grave condition.
Could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?
by wallywagon11 on Jun 3, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
One of my biggest inspirations ever.
and a good reason hating on southern cali basketball makes one look kinda ignorant?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 3, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
way to work the cheap shot in there
I am going to guess you were joking
Could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?
by wallywagon11 on Jun 3, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I am going to guess you were joking
No, Wooden actually coached in socal, same mojo that guides the lakers culture .
Move on folks, there’s nothing to hate here.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 4, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I only ask
because it read like you said hating on so cal basketball is ignorant which is kinda odd to say there given nobody was hating on so cal at all
Could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?
it read like you said hating on so cal basketball is ignorant which is kinda odd to say there given nobody was hating on so cal at all
I was going by the support for the Cali based lakers versus the east coast based celtics? If they aren’t hating on SoCal are they hating on the whole state, Warriors included?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 4, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
i dunno, just seemed like a bad spot to throw that in
given it was in reference to the fact someone was dying.
Could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?
i dunno, just seemed like a bad spot to throw that in given it was in reference to the fact someone was dying.
Don’t worry his contribution to basketball ensures he’ll be immortal.
He’s a SoCal legend, at one time he could have probably been elected governor of the state if he’d wanted it.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 4, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Heck I would have voted for him if he was running right now
Could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?
Who else caught the ad of the guys from Grown ups?
The guy who says “YOU CAN DO IT!” was in a Warriors shirt, little wins….
Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia
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by WarriorForLife on Jun 5, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he is from the Bay
Take my bags, not my top 3 pick!
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by Badly Browned on Jun 3, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Pau is aggressive
I don’t think the Celts expected that
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Pau is aggressive
yeah, that was a great screen for a softie
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 3, 2010 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
Sheed is being sheed
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Lakers need to keep up the intensity, they are relaxing too much
lead down to 13 from 20
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 3, 2010 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
Yo say " queensbridge" :>)
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 3, 2010 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
Is GlenDavis fatter than Cuz?
he seems to move around pretty good in spite of it.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 3, 2010 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
Cuz never saw the day he was as fat as big baby!
So I wonder if Davis was subjected to the same pre-draft-weight-hate as Cuz?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 4, 2010 4:01 PM PDT reply actions
Probably
but to a lesser extent. He wasn’t a lottery talent, so less scrutiny.
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by Reverend_Randy on Jun 4, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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