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I'm a Celtics craze, so sue me.
I have some spare time so I spent a few minutes scrolling over the annals of the Celtics and creating an All Time Celtics Squad. I created it with their actual abilities and with the intent of somehow slowing down the all-time Lakers team.
Point guard: Dennis Johnson starts, Cousy backs up. Cousy isn't big enough to handle Magic, and Dennis is not only more complete on the offensive end, he's a far better defender.
Shooting guard: Havlicek starts. Havlicek is one of the most complete shooting guards in NBA history. He's a fantastic shooter who gets bigger as the games get bigger, and a great defender. Backing him up depends on the situation: if we're looking for offense, bring in the ultimate spot shooter, Bill Sharman (averaged over .425 FG%). If we're looking for a henchman to beat the shit out of Kobe and West, we'll need Jim Loscutoff.
Small forward: Larry Bird starts, Pierce off the bench. Should give us two great offensive players who can buckle down most anyone on defense. The Celtics team will be defined by their defense.
Power forward: Kevin Garnett starts, Kevin McHale comes off the bench. Garnett is equal servings offense and defense, and McHale is great at both ends as well. Dave Cowens may rotate in at power forward.
Center: Russell starts, Parish comes off the bench. This is an ideal rotation, of two elite defensive players at center, to counter Kareem, Wilt, and Shaq. Dave Cowens may rotate in at center.
I invite a Lakers fan to spot their all-time lineup.
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