IncumbentNBAFootball commentary, it was 2008CelticDefender Eddie House, one of the winning members, said with emotion: “The 2008 Celtics winning team is much stronger than the 2024 Celtics winning team.” American TV NBC football commentator Phil Perry has a different view. Perry believes that the 2024 Celtics are better than the 2008 Celtics.
House focuses on two key points:
The first is the three-pointer
“The 2008 Celtics have more comprehensive combat capabilities, including mental toughness and stability. The 2024 Celtics have amazing three-point firepower and have perfect dominance from the regular season to the playoffs. But in 2008, The Celtics also have terrifying three-point skills, but the ball path, playing style, and situation are different.AllenHe was the best three-point shooter in the league that year. Pierce had all-round offensive capabilities, and other role players including Posey, House, and Cassell also had the ability to shoot mid- and long-range shots.”
The second is defense
“Compared to the 2024 Celtics, the defense of the 2008 Celtics team is more stable and stronger. This is the biggest difference between the two teams of different generations.” In 2008, the Celtics’ first force in the penalty area was power forward and center Jarnett, who was recognized as the best defensive player in the penalty area, assist defense, and matchup. Coolie center Perkins was a tall and powerful player, and substitute center Pollard He is the No. 2 center. Davis, who was nicknamed Big Baby back then, can also do hard work in the penalty area by carrying people and pulling rebounds. Guard Rondo and forward Posey are both top defensive players. House believes that the 2008 championship lineup is full of Hall of Fame stars, and the elite role players and lineup depth are even better.
A poll was conducted between the 2008 Celtics and the 2024 Celtics. Which team is the better team? 53% of fans voted for the 2024 Celtics.
My opinion is more important and critical. I support House’s view, and two other commentators on NBC TV also support House. My reasons are as follows.
1. The 2008 Celtics had 66 wins and 16 losses, which was slightly better than the 2024 Celtics’ 64 wins and 18 losses.
2. The Green Army eliminated the Hawks 4:3 in the first round of the 2008 playoffs, defeated the Cavaliers 4:3 in the second round, defeated the Pistons 4:2 in the Eastern Conference finals, and defeated the regular season 57-27 team 4:2 in the championship game. In defeating the Lakers, the opponents were very strong and outstanding in every round.
3. In G4 of the 2008 Championship, the Celtics trailed by up to 24 points on the road, fought back 57:33 in the second half, and came back 97:91 to seize the match point at the end, taking a 3:1 lead in the series.
4. The 2024 Celtics defeated the Heat 4:1 in the first round, easily defeated the Cavaliers 4:1 in the second round, swept the Pacers 4:0 in the third round, eliminated the Mavericks 4:1 in the championship game, both the Heat and Cavaliers There are injured players, the Pacers are still young, and the Mavericks’ performance in the championship game makes people think, “How did this team reach the championship?”
5. With defensive intensity, team toughness, lineup depth and role player performance, the 2008 Celtics are much better than the 2024 Celtics.
Which team do you think is stronger and better, the 2008 Celtics or the 2024 Celtics? This kind of comparison is different in time and space, different generations, and different opponents. Unfortunately, we will never have the answer, but it is a very interesting discussion and fantasy topic. It is also the best research to understand the NBA, understand basketball, and go deep into history.