Location: London, England (bet there aren't many of us here?)
Basketball fan for well over 25 years although coverage here is only rarely above moderate. British basketball is not that strong although the occasional team has done well in Europe and there have been some good players in the League as well as a few Brits, like Luol Deng and Kandi making it to the NBA – and some good College players.
Why The Celtics?
Well the first time the play off were covered in any depth over here were the mid 1980’s. Given the famed athleticism of the NBA (plus what I knew of other basketball) it struck me that this guy of near average height (for the NBA) who was slow and not a big jumper could be such a star. That got me following his team.
Came to the US for the first time nearly 3 years ago. September so no bball (did the Fenway tour though no chance to see a game there – did see one in Montreal)
Of the current Celtics I like Paul Pierce, fine player. From limited chances to watch I also think West is going to be pretty useful. Not going to be an All Star but will be a very solid player. Not keen on getting A.I.
Past Celtics: The Legend, Bob Cousy, The Chief