Atlantic Division Preview: Boston Celtics Should Take the Crown

by Adam Miller (Scribe)

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Preview/Prediction

October 05, 2008

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Boston Celtics

Projected Depth Chart:

PG Rajon Rondo/Sam Cassell/Eddie House

SG Ray Allen/Tony Allen

SF Paul Pierce/Darius Miles

PF Kevin Garnett/Leon Powe/Glen Davis

C Kendrick Perkins/Patrick O’Bryant

The Boston Celtics should be the favorites to win the Atlantic Division, considering the New Jersey Nets are only marginally better, and the Philadelphia 76ers, while improved, aren’t going to compete with the Celtics.

The only way that Boston doesn’t come out as the No. 1 team in this division—and perhaps the entire Eastern Conference—is if age begins to show, or if one of the "Big Three" gets injured. Assuming neither problem occurs, the Celtics should make it back to the Finals with a group that hasn’t changed much.

The Celtics should rely on their depth a little more. Rajon Rondo has some playoff experience and is much better, while Kendrick Perkins has become a rebounding beast.

Boston’s only real addition is Darius Miles, who, under Celtics’ coach Doc Rivers’ system, should finally come close to reaching his potential.

New Jersey Nets

Projected Depth Chart:

PG Devin Harris/Keyon Dooling

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   BABBLE LINGO 9 months ago

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   Bullsh*t on Toronto:

   -- Jamario Moon was the starting SF for most of last year. He does not have the body nor skills to be a PF.
   -- Anthony Parker is a 33 year old veteran, drafted by New Jersey back in 1997. He played in Europe for 6 years and was signed by Raptors in 2006. This is his third season with Raptors, and he is certainly not a rookie. His sister, Candace Parker, *is* a rookie though -- in WNBA.

   I don't care about your opinion of the teams, but at least get the FACTS straight.

   Bullsh*t on Toronto: -- Jamario Moon was the starting SF for most of last year. He does not have the body nor skills to be a PF. -- Anthony Parker is a 33 year old veteran, drafted by New Jersey back in 1997. He played in Europe for 6 years and was signed by Raptors in 2006. This is his third season with Raptors, and he is certainly not a rookie. His sister, Candace Parker, *is* a rookie though -- in WNBA. I don't care about your opinion of the teams, but at least get the FACTS straight. Edit Comment Cancel

   

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     Caelan B 9 months ago

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     i agree with u fricken raptors kick ass philly is the same as raptors and raptors are probly better brand and bosh are equal and jermaine is way better than dalebert moon bargnani parker caledron kapono is way better than sixrs igudala miller and crappy marshell green and their otheer shitty players raptors kick ass chamions for 2009!!1

     i agree with u fricken raptors kick ass philly is the same as raptors and raptors are probly better brand and bosh are equal and jermaine is way better than dalebert moon bargnani parker caledron kapono is way better than sixrs igudala miller and crappy marshell green and their otheer shitty players raptors kick ass chamions for 2009!!1 Edit Comment Cancel

     

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