Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics

That change came in the form of a trade that brought Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to Boston. Garnett was a future Hall of Famer who had won the NBA MVP award in 2004. Allen was a sharpshooter who was one of the best three-point shooters in NBA history. The addition of these two superstars instantly made the Celtics a contender.

The Celtics started the 2007-08 season with a 19-2 record. They continued to play well throughout the season, finishing with a record of 66-16. They won the Atlantic Division and earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

In the playoffs, the Celtics faced the Atlanta Hawks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Detroit Pistons. They defeated all three teams in four games to reach the NBA Finals. In the Finals, they faced the Los Angeles Lakers, who were led by Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.

The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics

by Michael Holley

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The Celtics and Lakers played a seven-game series that was one of the most exciting in NBA history. The Celtics eventually won the series in Game 7, 131-92. Paul Pierce was named the NBA Finals MVP after averaging 21.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.

The Celtics' victory was a storybook ending for a team that had been through a lot of ups and downs. It was a victory that was made possible by the leadership of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen.

The Legacy of the Big Three

The Celtics' Big Three era was one of the most successful in NBA history. The team won the NBA championship in 2008, and they reached the NBA Finals in 2010 and 2012. Pierce, Garnett, and Allen were all named to the NBA All-Star team multiple times during their time in Boston.

The Big Three era came to an end in 2013 when Garnett and Allen were traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Pierce remained with the Celtics for one more season before he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Despite the fact that the Big Three era is over, the legacy of Pierce, Garnett, and Allen will live on in Boston. They were the core of a team that brought the Celtics their 17th NBA championship. They will always be remembered as one of the greatest trios in NBA history.

The story of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen is a story of redemption, perseverance, and triumph. It is a story that will inspire generations of Celtics fans to come.

The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics

by Michael Holley

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	30509 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages

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