25. 06.
Congratulations to the Boston Celtics for being the 2008 NBA Champions!
I still remember meeting Paul Pierce in APC during his visit here in 2004.
(I used to teach Web Development in APC)
From my old blog:
“On June 22, 2004, one of my favorite NBA Player, Boston Celtics No. 34, Paul Pierce dropped by Asia Pacific College for a shoot around at APC’s basketball court sponsored by Nike Basketball Philippines. ”
As I predicted in this post, the Boston Celtics will win in Game 6.
Recap of the Celtics a year ago:
- 24 wins only out of 82
- Injury plagued – Paul Pierce playing only a few games
- Doc Rivers almost got fired after the season
- Lots of heat for General Manager Danny Ainge
- Boston going down 5th from the 2007 NBA draft which they had the highest percentage going 1st
2008 Recap:
- Traded for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen
- Signing of Free Agents: Eddie House and James Posey
- Signing of veterans Midseason: Sam Cassell and PJ Brown
- 66 wins out of 82
- 26 Playoff games (New Record)
- Biggest turnaround in 1 season (from 24 wins to 66 wins)
- NBA Champions
What a difference a year makes. Sometimes you really have to go down, face some tough challenges before the Glory. I think the setback in Rounds 1 and 2, where the Celtics were challenged in 7 games made them an even more tougher team. Same as our lives, sometimes we face tough challenges, some of us fall and do not stand up again, but these things make us stronger, these trials make us better and wiser always and the Glory will be next.
