With our team now at %100 and past the trade deadline, it matches up pretty well against the 0708 team.
Rondo/Nate vs Rondo/Cassell/House
Ray/Tony vs Ray/Tony
Pierce/Quis vs Pierce/Posey
KG/BBD/Scal vs KG/BBD/Scal
Perk/Sheed/Shel vs Perk/PJ/Pollard
Aside from age, these teams match up pretty well on paper. And given full strength and EFFORT, this year's team should win. The only thing that I feel this team lacks, is strictly a shooter off the bench. That's where a player like Finley comes in. He has the length to play against backup SFs, but his has the shooting touch and vet exp to make a difference for us in the playoffs.
Some might argue minutes are limited, but like Nate, Finley only needs 15 minutes or so to put up clutch 3's and layups like Posey did for us. I thought the best thing about our championship team then was the versatility of lineups that Doc could throw out there and ridiculously spread the floor without sacrificing on D. And so what if Quis or Tony have to fight for minutes b/c they both have put up similar numbers(besides Tony's TOs, which is why I yell at my TV,"Turnover Tony, PASS THE BALL!"
Love this team. Go Celtics. If we miss it this year, then Go Mavs!<-Next best option since I have the Cavs and Lakers.