Due to the events that transpired this offseason, to the average fan the NBA has evolved into a dichotomy: the forces of evil (Miami) versus the forces of lesser evil (everyone else), with the Celtics and Lakers operating in the hazy limbo space between each region.
However, despite all the big names changing zip codes, the composition of the Atlantic Division remains relatively unchanged. The Celtics are a potential title contender and perhaps the East’s best bet to quash the title hopes of Miami’s unholy trio. The rest of the division ranges from the mediocre to the downright deplorable—the same way it’s been in the Atlantic for three years.
1) Boston Celtics
The Celtics beefed up their frontcourt as they make perhaps one final run for a ring, but this season’s edition appears to be the worst of the Boston Three Party era.
Sure, word on the street is that Kevin Garnett is looking as fluid as he was before blowing out his knee in 2009, but an explosive Garnett isn’t Boston’s main priority. After all, a slightly limited Garnett still played belligerent and intelligent defense during last season’s ...
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