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Published June 19, 2008 02:31 pm - "Rondo was the star. He was the guy out there that made the plays, got the steals, pushed their offense into high drive and created havoc for us." Column: Celtics, repeat after me By Bill Burt THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.) NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — It was quite a journey from November through April, but nothing could match the playoffs. From this incredible ride, here are 17 thoughts, comments and observations, in honor of the number of championships the Celtics now have: 1. This isn't the end This was not a one-and-done season. These Celtics are built for the long haul, with Garnett signed for four more years, Pierce three and Allen two. It will be interesting watching Ainge retool this team with that one veteran-without-a-ring per season like the Patriots have done. With Detroit probably taking a step back, the Celts are the team to beat in the East 2008-09. 2. Garden crowd It really was like old times. The homecourt advantage was insurmountable. The Kobe Bryant chants — "You're not Mi-chael!" to "Where is Ko-by?" — were classics. Remember the knocks on the place, that it wasn't homey enough? 3. Rivalry returns Lakers fans will take offense to the embarrassing slaughter in Game 6, and the fact that they are being dismissed as not in the Celts' league. I can't wait for their two regular season games next season. Then maybe 4-7 more in June! 
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