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It all started on a message board.

Tom's articles appear on Celtics Stuff Live on ComcastSportsNet/Celtics, and Tom is the creator of CelticsCentral at the Connecticut Post.

Celtic fan. UConn fan (and alma mater). I saw Bill Russell play in his later years.

The chaotic sixties and was nothing less than a wild daily ride. Sports was a big part of it then, as it is now. As with songs, you marked periods of your life with certain sports events.

Before Kobe, Michael, Magic, and Larry, there was Bill.

Local school courts. Wearing out shoes. Huge blisters. I was pretty bad, but I did two things well - play defense and could pass pretty well. I knew I improved when I went from being the last guy picked when sides were chosen, up to 3rd to last. Little victories.

Loved the game then. Still do.

Each generation has its own story...and its sports to mark it by.

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ORLANDO, FL - MAY 08: J.J. Redick #7 of the Orlando Magic (C) is fouled by Kendrick Pewrkins #43 of the Boston Celtics (L) in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 8, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Technical Fouls: Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace Check In

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 25, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Celtics 92-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Celtics Rebound to Defeat Knicks: 96-82

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BOSTON - MAY 12: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics celebrates the win over the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden May 12, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Magic 92-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rasheed: Doc Rivers a "Mad Scientist"

Published 29 days ago
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BOSTON - NOVEMBER 02: Brian Scalabrine #44 of the Boston Celtics nabs the rebound and passes it as Antawn Jamison #4 of the Washington Wizards tries to get the ball on November 2, 2007 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 103-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Celtics-Knicks Preseason Preview: What To Expect in Boston

Published about 1 month ago
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by micheal
2 months ago

Hey Thomas

The Toronto Raptors still have questions entering their training camp, here's my article looking at some of those questions. Comments are welcomed, opinions required!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235041-raptors-training-camp-questions-and-perspectives

Thanks for the Support

Mike
by Richard
2 months ago

Breaking News: Powe to sign with Cavs!

See my brief report here and tell me what you think.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234192-breaking-news-cleveland-cavaliers-to-sign-leon-powe?just_published=1
by Patrick
3 months ago

Are sports heroes really dead? Find out in my latest article whenever you get a moment. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232245-no-more-heroes-whatever-happened-to-just-plain-amazing
by Jay
3 months ago

Thanks a lot. Yeah, he indeed did play for the Celtics, one and a half years. Oops. Gotta research better. Thanks a bunch.
by FreeDurant.com
3 months ago

Hey,

I know you are a big NBA fan and if you are a true NBA then you know of the travesty that is currently happening in Oklahoma City. I am not talking about the Sonics moving there, I am talking about Kevin Durant being held captive on that team.

The team is stuck in a perpetual cycle of rebuilding. How are they going to resign all those high draft picks? They can’t offer everyone one of those guys over $10M a year and if they sign Durant to the max offer of $14M a year, which they’ll have to, then they cannot afford to sign a good supporting cast to help him win.

So, what I am asking for you is to come help me out with FreeDurant.com and write little posts about why it would be great for Durant to come to your city and help your team win a championship.

If you are interested go here: http://www.freedurant.com/about there is an email link on the bottom of that page.

Let’s create a storm to get Durant out of OKC to a place where he can win a championship!

And the site is going to be going through some revamp soon. Just taking a while to get the graphics done.
by Akash
3 months ago

Hey,
I wrote this article a while ago, but I feel that fans (including myself) are craving for some football.

Check out the 09-10 regular season preview:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180116-expectations-for-the-09-10-new-england-patriots

I would love for you to comment!

Thanks,
Akash (New England Sports Online)
by micheal
3 months ago

Hey Thomas

im sure you heard about the trade already, here's my take on it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227348-belinelli-for-george-what-does-it-really-mean

Comments are always welcomed

-Mike
by Ryan
3 months ago

Are there too many obstacles standing between the Boston Celtics and another NBA championship?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224238-kevin-garnett-and-the-boston-celtics-out-to-answer-the-critics
by Patrick
3 months ago

Hey I wrote an article about my take on the Erin Andrews video scandal. Take a look when you get a minute. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223849-thanks-for-nothing-espn-the-exploitation-of-erin-andrews
by Ryan
3 months ago

Is there anybody out there that can give Rajon Rondo a break?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221818-who-will-the-celtics-find-to-give-rajon-rondo-some-help
by yungCaucasoid
3 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217232-psa-players-their-contracts-and-all-aimless-discussions-thereof
by Keith
3 months ago

Are NBA teams finally going to stop the spending?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220107-shrunken-salary-cap-forcing-teams-to-put-away-wallets
by Ryan
3 months ago

Does the arrival of Rasheed Wallace in Boston mean that Kendrick Perkins losing his starting job?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220177-why-kendrick-perkins-should-still-be-the-celtics-starting-center
by Ryan
3 months ago

What's going to happen with Ray Allen after this season? Check out what I think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219148-is-this-ray-allens-last-hurrah-with-the-boston-celtics
by Patrick
3 months ago

I don't know why but I love your bio. Read your recent free agent post and enjoyed it. Will be beack to comment when you publish part two.

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