Generations of Boston Celtics fans are locked in an age-old debate, one that can split a family faster than politics or a chat about The Odyssey, all according to the latest SB Nation Reacts survey. In honor of History Month this August, and some deep dives from CelticsBloggers Rich Jensen and Mike Dynon into the storied past of the franchise, the question is simple: who ya got?
Who’s The GOAT Duo?
Look, we’re talking serious history here. Is it the absolute magic of the Bill Russell and Bob Cousy dynamic duo, a pair that snagged six championships in just seven years? That’s insane! They did all that under the legendary Red Auerbach, with teammates like Sam Jones, Tom Sanders, Tommy Heinsohn, Frank Ramsey, and Bill Sharman by their side. Or maybe your heart beats for those spunky 70s squads, led by the tough-as-nails Dave Cowens and the smooth John Havlicek? It’s not just about stats, it’s about how these teams battled. These guys hung eighteen banners in The Garden, and you gotta read up on just how dominant they were, and how shockingly close some of their series and games got.
The Big Three Face-Offs
Then you jump ahead to the epic Big 3 eras, and that’s where things really get heated. Do you ride with the iconic trio of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish? Or are you all about the more recent powerhouse of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen? We even saw Garnett posing with Bill Russell back in 2008 after beating the Lakers in Game Six of the NBA Finals. And don’t even get me started on the modern era. Where do the 2024’s “Banner 18” crew and “the Jays” even rank among these giants? Trying to put recency bias aside is tough, especially when you think about how the game changed over seventy, sixty, fifty, or forty years. But you have to try!
Ultimately, this whole debate is a reminder to just appreciate how lucky any fan is to root for what they call the greatest team in the history of the sport. So, if you’ve got an opinion, and let’s be real, you definitely do, sign up to participate in the weekly emailed surveys from SB Nation Reacts. It’s time to make your voice heard!
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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