5 Things to consider as training camp nears

cmac44111 · Sep 28, 2009

The first official steps of the season will be taken in full sobriety this afternoon. The Celtics [team stats] will host their annual media day, renewing acquaintances and answering questions and getting their pictures taken.

Many miles and months away, the goal is to take the final official steps of the season in a drench of champagne.

For these people at this time, it is the only acceptable outcome. If the Celtics do not win the 2010 NBA championship, they will have failed. They know and accept this.

Sure, the majority of teams come into the season saying their only goal is the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but most of those statements wouldn’t stand up to cross-examination. Depending on where they are on the developmental ladder, success for many clubs can be defined as making the playoffs or going a round or two. If the Milwaukee Bucks make it to the conference semifinals and lose, it will be a good year. If the Boston Celtics make it to the conference semifinals and lose, it will be a bad year. What did a 27-2 start and winning streaks of 19 and 12 games get them last season?

We cannot see completely the twists in the road ahead this season, but we know for certain that, unlike some clubs, the Celtics will not be graded on the curve. Before they play even their first game, that is a victory.
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