End of an Era?

            It could be an end of an era for the Boston Celtics. What could have been a dynasty, oh what could have been a dynasty? Friday, May 3^rd could have marked the last day legends Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were on the wood together. Suffering an 80-88 defeat at home, the Celtics fell to the New York Knicks 4-2 in this 6 game series. They’re far too old to continue it seems, and even if they wanted to continue, would the Celtics pay them tens of millions to have them on their team? The team always seemed so optimistic of themselves, but they never stayed consistent during crunch time sadly. Losing superstar point-guard Rajon Rondo mid-season and having a very old and ailing roster was a recipe for disaster.

            The Celtics and their veterans are seeking different paths now. Kevin Garnett is surely ailing and has never been his same since the 2009-2010 knee injury that surely took a toll. Paul Pierce is losing his consistency and the C’s just can’t rely on their veterans to give them the W. The Celtics need a solid franchise player that they can build a team around. Rajon Rondo? Probably not, though critics agree that the Celtics are better without Rondo, that’s 100% false because they play a completely different ball game without him on. Rondo needs to go folks, as sad as it is the Celtics can’t build a team around him. Should they (The Celtics) keep him, I have no problem whatsoever as I believe he’s the craftiest and best player to watch, they would have a phenomenal roster next year including Rondo (who claims he’ll be back by pre-season), Jeff Green, Jared Sullinger, Brandon Bass, and Avery Bradley. Surely different, but things have to change.

                                                           

            People could ask what to do with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett if they don’t retire. There’s a lot to do with them. They’re not worth scraps and that’s for sure. Having these two halls of famers on your team with a solid starting five could essentially make any team a solid contender. They’re been through thick and thin and they know what they’re doing. They’re great trade assets if you ask me. There was speculation in mid-February of a possible Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce for the Los Angeles Clippers’ Eric Bledsoe, DeAndre Jordan, draft picks and Caron Butler. They’re not worth nothing, and that’s for sure. I hope the Celtics utilize them very efficiently shall they not retire as Celtics. Whatever team they land at, they’ll surely be two of my all-time favorites.