Whatifsports - All-Time Lakers vs. Celtics

Whatifsports.com posted 6/1/2008 from www.whatifsports.com [flag]

Which is the greater franchise in NBA history, the Lakers or the Celtics? What better way to settle this debate than putting together an all-time team of players and play them against each other? Imagine Magic, Kobe and Wilt facing off against Bird, Cousy and Russell! Let the games begin! [link]

Whatifsports - All-Time Lakers vs. Celtics

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Who’ll Guard Ray?
Published 6/1/2008 by redsarmy at RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans
... . And for those of you who REALLY want to look back: WhatIfSports put together an all-time Celtics and all-time Lakers team… and the Celtics won in 6. ...

Daily LInks 6/1
Published 6/1/2008 at CelticsBlog
Herald Long time coming for KG Rondo right on for Eastern Champs Sports world has a new hub This is as good as it gets A rivalry that takes us down memory lane The banner seasons Globe This was just what the Doc ordered 2 approaches, same result Daughter combines Red, green Sweating it out from Florida Playoffs '08 A team for a city to admire, and one that reflects how it's changed More Links After the Jump MetroWest Daily C's, Lakers again the talk of the NBA Worcester Telegram Rivalry reborn CelticsBlog A finals format proposal ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/1
Published 6/1/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
Herald Long time coming for KG FL's Take: It's been a long time coming for all of us Celtics fans too. Every year since 1987 I have said "Wait until next year," and next year is finally here. Rondo right on for Eastern Champs Sports world ...

All-Time Lakers vs. Celtics
Published 6/1/2008 by Jeremy at TommyPoint.com -
WhatifSports.com has put together an all-time Lakers vs Celtics matchup. I won't spoil the article for you, as it's worth the entire read, but here's a snippet of it to reel you in: Which is the greater franchise in NBA history, the Lakers or the Celtics? "Bar room" debates like these are essential to our sports culture and the impetus for this website. In this case, it's East Coast vs. West Coast. It's 16 championships vs. 14. It's Hollywood glamour vs. New England grit. It's victory cigars vs. Showtime. It's the Garden vs. the Forum. Magic vs. Bird. Red vs. Riley (or Phil). ...

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