Celtics Thoughts

Some confused and unrelated musings from last night's 117-97 blowout of Phoenix at the Garden... Kevin Garnett is the MVP, no questions asked. Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and LeBron James are having phenomenal years but what KG has done in Boston is the true definition of value. He has transformed a team that had no sense of how to win and had no toughness and has made it the dominant team in the league. This team is going to improve on its win total of a year ago by at least 40 victories. He has elevated the play of Paul Pierce, who might end up a Hall of Fame player courtesy of his time with KG. He has overseen the development of Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, Leon Powe and Glen Davis. He has attracted James Posey, Eddie House, Sam Cassell and PJ Brown to Boston -- key role players who never would have come to Boston if Garnett wasn't wearing green. If KG had not been traded to the Celtics, this would be a borderline 40-win team... Sam Cassell is struggling to find his way with the C's. I have no doubt he'll find his way by the time the playoffs begin but there are moments when his game is in serious conflict with the rest of the team... Powe and Davis are animals under the hoop. They attack the glass, play physical and score the ball. Powe's attempted layup from the floor in the first half was a moment I won't forget. It was the perfect blend of determination and entertainment that the NBA dreams of... I can just feel Ray Allen carrying the C's offense for an entire series in May... Not that the Draft is a priority right now but wouldn't it be something if Danny Ainge could find a way to land UNC's Tyler Hansbrough. His style of play perfectly fits the culture of these Celtics... From 21 wins to 61 wins? It's reality... Enjoy Chris Paul on Friday night...