NBA Finals: Kobe Bryant and Co. vs. Celtics' Big Three

You wanted a Boston-L.A. final? You got it.

Who would've thought these two teams would match up against each other in the finals after last season's finish. The Lakers had yet another first-round exit, bringing about trade talk regarding an already frustrated Kobe Bryant, and the Celtics' hopes dropped as they lost the draft lottery to Portland.

But then, both teams made historic trades, as the Lakers traded for Pau Gasol, while Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen joined Paul Pierce in Boston.

As these two teams ready themselves for the NBA finals, the struggles of the Celtics throughout the playoffs is a cause of major concern for many. Meanwhile, the Lakers have breezed through the playoffs without a home loss, as MVP Kobe Bryant looks as unstoppable as ever.

But still, I believe that the Celtics will be this year's NBA Champions. None of Boston's "Big Three" have even played in the NBA Finals before, so they should prove to be a hungry bunch of leaders.

With this in mind, they are going to be more motivated than ever, playing every game as if it were their last. Remember how excited Boston was to start the season and show everyone how good they were? They played every single game like it was their last, blowing everyone out and sprinting to an NBA-best 20-2.

This is how they are going to start the finals. And with Ray Allen refocused and out of his shooting slump, Boston has the best triple-threat in the game.  The Celtics are simply unstoppable when they have this going, along with their supporting cast.

This is the Big Three's time...This is Boston's time....The Boston Celtics will be the NBA Champions of 2008!!!

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