bostonherald.com - 10/24/2008
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M any of Tony Allen s teammates are worried. When the Celtics [ team stats ] were measured for their championship rings, which will be presented prior to Tuesday night s season opener against Cleveland, the guard insisted on having his right pinkie fitted. Beyond the fact that he wanted to sport ...
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examiner.com - 10/25/2008
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Last year was last year. How's that for
a bit of philosophy? OK, it's not exactly Confucius....
But it's pretty much the mantra of the 2008-09 Boston Celtics. And as we move on to the new season, with a new goal of hoisting a new banner... I'll answer the questions you might have
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2008-09 Celtics Primer
celticsblog.com - 10/27/2008
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About 2 weeks ago Comcast announced Bob Cousy
would not be involved in its Celtics broadcasts during...
the 2009 season. The Cooz did not agree with the decision: "I would have liked to have continued. I'm only involved in 10 games a season, so it's not that big a deal. But I would have
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Cousy: His Life, Career, and the Birth of Big-Time ...
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RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... and admiration” at the NBA, especially because he is the first Spaniard player to reach an NBA final
Yeah… not so much.
Look… Gasol is a nice player. But until he grows a pair and stands up to someone in the post, he’s not going to be “special.” Special players either play on both ends of the floor (like KG), or are so ridiculous offensively, that he lack of defense can be overlooked. Pau is neither.
Herald: Celtics ring in new year | Stern optimistic about ...
First Cup: Friday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald: "The players are clearly looking forward to the ring ceremony, which is being treated like an Olympic torch-lighting ceremony. The rings have an official sponsor: Southwest Airlines. Considering that Southwest flies into Providence, and not Logan, the rings will be delivered to Celtics legend JoJo White on the T.F. Green Airport tarmac on Tuesday. The rings will be protected in a special case. Lucky the Leprechaun and the Celtics Dancers will be present. Limo service and a security escort have presumably been arranged. ...
Tony Allen Only Wears Pinky Rings
Dime Magazine —
... finger instead of his ring finger. “You never know with TA,” said Ray Allen. “I told him that it might be pretty intense. That little pinkie will have to do some weight training to keep that thing up.” Some guys will take their championship rings and put them away in a trophy case under glass. Other guys will make their championship jewelry a staple of their outfit any time they go out after dark. Clearly we know what TA will do with his ring. What would you do with yours? Source: Boston Herald
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