Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic
Simply put, Jameer Nelson has been on fire in the month of December. In the past, Nelson’s outside shot was never his strong suit. However, this month, he can’t miss. He’s shooting over 57% from the field and over 60% from three-point range for the month, while scoring more than 20 points per game.
Ray Allen, Boston Celtics
At points last year in the playoffs, Ray Allen looked like he may be headed to the end of his NBA career. This year, especially in the month of December, Allen has looked very good. For the month, he shooting 53.1% …read more

Tracy McGrady, Houston Rockets
Tracy McGrady has a lot of red flags going into the 2008-09 fantasy basketball season. First of all, he had offseason surgery and he has reportedly been slow to heal. Then you have to factor in Ron Artest getting a lot of his touches. Finally, McGrady’s wear and tear over the years looks like it is going to catch up to him sooner than later. Don’t be fooled by his name during your fantasy draft.
Ray Allen, Boston Celtics
Last season, most of Ray Allen’s stats dipped during the regular season. He struggled during much of the playoffs, however …read more

The Boston Celtics lost a big part of the their championship core on Wednesday when James Posey signed with the New Orleans Hornets. The Hornets signed the defensive specialist to a four-year, $25 million deal.
With Posey, the Hornets instantly become a much more physical team. They gain a player who has been in the playoff wars and has two championship rings to his name. Posey may start or he may be used as the team’s first player off the bench.
The Celtics will miss Posey’s toughness and heart. Even more of the overall leadership next season will …read more

Although Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett got a lot of publicity during the Boston Celtics’ 2008 championship run, the Celtics were comprised of more than simply three star players. One such player, who was arguably just as important as anyone on the team, was James Posey.
Posey is a rugged, physical defender who has knack for hitting clutch shots on the offensive side of the court. He’s not afraid to sacrifice his body and lay it all on the line to get the win. His two championship rings prove that Posey is an elite winner in …read more

Manny Pacquiao easily dismantled David Diaz in the ring and then once outside the ring, he joined with the Boston Celtics to celebrate. Flashbulbs burst as pictures were taken of Pacquiao with various Celtics including Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Sam Cassell and Rajon Rondo.
Watch the complete video of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao with the Celtics here:

While the 2008 NBA Finals is still underway, it’s not too early to look at who will be named the 2008 Finals MVP. If the Los Angeles Lakers comeback from the 3-1 deficit to beat the Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant will undoubtedly win the MVP. If the Celtics win, the race isn’t nearly as clear cut.
Boston’s Big Three — Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen — can each make a case for why they should win the 2008 Finals MVP. Here is a look at the stats so far in the Finals through four …read more

Point Guard
Boston – Rajon Rondo
Lakers – Derek Fisher
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. Rondo can’t shoot and Fisher has championship experience.
Shooting Guard
Boston – Ray Allen
Lakers – Kobe Bryant
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. As long as he can steer clear of Vanessa Curry or any other Laker Girl, Kobe should dominate.
Small Forward
Boston – Paul Pierce
Lakers – Vladimir Radmanovic
ADVANTAGE: Celtics. Pierce has to play great for Boston to win this series.
Power Forward
Boston – Kevin Garnett
Lakers – Lamar Odom
ADVANTAGE: Celtics. Odom can do a lot but he’s no KG.
Center
Boston – Kendrick Perkins
Lakers – Pau Gasol
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. As long as Gasol doesn’t choke, he should dominate …read more

Tony Allen of the Boston Celtics is questionable to be able to play during the 2008 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. This isn’t good news for the Celtics because Tony Allen is one of the team’s best perimeter defenders. In fact, he has done a good job against Kobe Bryant in the past.
Without Allen, the job of chasing the 2008 NBA MVP will mostly belong to Paul Pierce. Pierce, who did a good job against LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round, will start the game off against Bryant. Other players …read more

The Boston Celtics are the Eastern Conference representatives in the 2008 NBA Finals. Who have been the best players on their team this year during the playoffs? Let’s take a look:
Kevin Garnett
Their anchor in the middle, Kevin Garnett is immensely important to the Celtics. While he has been hesitant to look for his shot at times, there is no denying his overall impact on the team. The 2008 NBA Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 21.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in the playoffs.
Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce has been with the Pistons the …read more

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Spurs in Game 5 to advance to the NBA Finals. On Friday, the Boston Celtics topped the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 to meet the Lakers in the 2008 Finals. With the NBA championship on the line, the NBA’s two most storied franchises will face off.
Both teams entered the playoffs as the number one seed in their conference. The Lakers came out of the Western Conference by leaning on Kobe Bryant’s MVP skills. The Celtics are led by the trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen.
Boston’s …read more