Celtics Lakers feud began in the nineteen-seventies during the reign of Magic Johnson and Larry bird. Today it has been rekindled by the new big three on the Celtics, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and “the Truth” Paul Pierce. Kobe Bryant does his share to hold up the Lakers end of the bargain, supported by Pau Gasol and Lamar Odem. The Celtics however, are clearly the superior team in all respects, due to their continued prowess on the court now and in the last few decades. The Celtics boast an astounding seventeen World Championships, leading the Lakers by two titles. The Boston Celtics are a team that stands alone, unique in their skill and the closest thing to perfection the NBA has ever seen.Picture a Ferrari engine; oiled, glistening, and running in perfect synchronization. That is the Boston Celtics. With crisp no-look passes, the Celtics put forth a complete team effort as the point guard, Rajon Rondo, has the second most assists in the league. On the Celtics there is not one star, but the entire team as the majority of the starters and even the bench players score in double digits routinely. Compare this to the Lakers who constantly coast in the wake of Kobe Bryant, whose chiropractor must make a fortune due to the stress put on him from carrying the entire team. However, respect must be given where it is due, as Kobe Bryant is one of the top three or four premier players in the NBA. Even so, the entire Celtics Bench performs at their fullest leading the team to a combined victory over and over again.
The Celtics to date are matched almost evenly with the Lakers as they have a seven and three record, and the C’s boast an eight and three record. However, the season is young, and I am confident that the Celtics will establish a more formidable lead and go on to win championship number eighteen. The Celtics are the superior powerhouse in one of sports oldest and most hotly debated rivalry. To the novice spots fan the teams may seem evenly matched, but to the well trained eye, the Celtics reign supreme in all aspects of basketball.
