Who else here has never seen the Celtics play in the Finals?

Tricky Ricky · Post #1 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:13 am

This feels great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never thought I would see them make the Finals before the KG trade, Im still in shock!!!!

Ive heard stories about the glory days but have only been able to watch the likes of Greg Minor/Dino Radja/Travis Knight/Jiri Welsch/Marcus Banks/Acie Earl/Sherman Douglas and the list goes on forever

Im soooooo excited for thursday and im still in disbelief last year at this time we were all at an all time low missing out on Oden/Durant now WERE IN THE FINALS!!!!

Thank you Danny!
Thank you Doc!
Thank you Paul/KG/Celtics

BEAT LA!!!!

Post #2 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:14 am

I've only been a fan since 1991, so I haven't.

pballa · Post #3 » by **pballa** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:17 am

i havent considering im a KG fan.

however, im guessing if BOS does win this that it'll start numerous outraged comebacks of 'BUT WE DIDNT HAVE BYNUM'

Celts09 · Post #4 » by **Celts09** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:17 am

i was born in 1991 so i havent

DynastyInTheMaking · Post #5 » by **DynastyInTheMaking** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:17 am

I was 9 months old in 87. They haven't won the championship in my lifetime. That will be a different story in about 2-3 weeks.

scottyno2 · Post #6 » by **scottyno2** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:18 am

I was 1 the last time they were in the finals, and I was probably propped up in front of the TV to watch it, so technically I guess I have, but I have no memory of it

Kefa461 · Post #7 » by **Kefa461** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:18 am

As my sig says since 1964....and as the songs goes....it feels like the 1st time......it feels like the very 1st time.....

Celtic Esquire · Post #8 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:21 am

I've been a fan since 1984.

When Magic made that baby hook, I couldn't sleep for 2 nights in a row.

bru87tr · Post #9 » by **bru87tr** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:21 am

been a fan since 78' here!!!

not many games missed and seen every playoff game since.

I thought it would happen in 2002 but man this is sweet. its been too long!!!!

bring it home celts!!!!

Datruth345 · Post #10 » by **Datruth345** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:22 am

im on the list

born in 87

MaxwellSmart · Post #11 » by **MaxwellSmart** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:24 am

I've been a fan since 1973.....Seen lots of Finals....and we DESERVE to be here now.....so happy to see my hero Hondo presenting the trophy..!

Now all we need is Russell presenting!!

The Corey's · Post #12 » by **The Corey's** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:25 am

born october 86 here, so ive only been alive for one.

so, no i have not.

and really, anyone who has yet to see a celtics finals appearance, but have been a fan through the bad years and know the history, being against the lakers is the absolute best scenario for it to happen under.

really, the only thing that makes this from being absolutey 100% great is that kobe and phill have already lost a championship so we missed that boat of being the first to beat them.

still isnt going to distract me from enjoying a LA/Bos finals.

meatball sub · Post #13 » by **meatball sub** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:26 am

*raises hand*

*grins like a school girl*

Celtic Esquire · Post #14 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:26 am

I hope for Game 1 we bring back all the old Celtic legends!!!!

Post #15 » by **canman1971** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:28 am

I've seen most Celtic games since 1981. I am so psyched that this is bringing me back to my youth.

Kefa461 · Post #16 » by **Kefa461** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:33 am

Where in the hell is Darth Celtic tonight?????

Rocky5000 · Post #17 » by **Rocky5000** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:33 am

Born in 84, so only on video...

chakdaddy · Post #18 » by **chakdaddy** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:35 am

Born in '79, I presumably became a Celtics fan out of being contrary during the NBA finals in 84,85 when my Dad rooted for the Lakers (I have since converted him!) The Cavaliers apparently weren't much of a competitor for my interest back then.

I don't really remember much from those years. I remember the '86 finals being past my bedtime, and giving my parents directions to tape the game, and to keep the tape if the Celtics won. I've replayed the tape of game 6 many times and treasure that, but don't remember much about the original moment. (That tape has a snippet of game 5's opening before it too...sounds like I gave the same instructions that day too.)

I don't remember a thing about 86-87; then I remember the '88 series with Atlanta and reporting the outcomes each year in 3rd grade show and tell/morning news - then having to go to a picnic and miss game 7 and coming back to watch the tape.

Then I remember being devastated in the ECF, hating the refs, hating the Pistons more than anything in the world, and being overjoyed when the Lakers beat them - I considered the Lakers my 2nd favorite team back then actually.

Little did I know things would continue to go downhill; how did that bone spur surgery turn into missing nearly the whole year? Why did Bird play in 6 games at the beginning of the year?

JiriMania · Post #19 » by **JiriMania** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:37 am

Never seen a finals and I can't believe my first is against LA

I have to keep repeating it to make sure it is real.

BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
BOSTON - LA
:bowdown:

Al n' Perk No Layups! · Post #20 » by **Al n' Perk No Layups!** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:48 am

The last time they were in the finals was before I was born, so I'm on the list.