Published 9/10/2008
by Inaki Angulo
at Bleacher Report - NBA
This article is also posted at hoops4life.com, an NBA fan site.
One year ago, Danny Ainge shocked the entire NBA, getting Kevin Garnett via trade and Ray Allen via free agency, joining all-pro Paul Pierce. Suddenly, the Boston Celtics became the top favourites.
Nine months later, the Celtics confirmed the expectations, lifting the NBA Championship trophy. These offseason moves changed the face of the team, and are considered some of the best moves in NBA History.
This year there have been many interesting moves around the NBA. Some of the league’s elite players will play for a different team this upcoming season.
Baron Davis left the Golden State Warriors, signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a good move during a short while, but many days after reaching to L.A. franchise player Elton Brand moved to Philadelphia. Baron Davis is a great player, but without Brand, he won’t be a difference maker.
On the other hand, Brand reaches to a young and talented team. At ...
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