2007-08 NBA Team Preview -- Boston Celtics

The 2007-08 NBA season is just around the corner and the Boston Celtics cannot wait to get underway. It seems the pride has returned to Celtics, and optimism is at an all time high around Boston. That is what happens when you add two bona fide superstars to your roster in the off season. The Celtics are a team to be reckoned with again, and the Eastern Conference should take note.

Key Additions - Boston should throw Danny Ainge one heck of a tea party after an off season for the ages. He not only brought in one of the most feared shooting guards in the league in Ray Allen, but also nabbed arguably the most well rounded player in the NBA in Kevin Garnett. The addition of these two superstars will do wonders for incumbent superstar Paul Pierce. Garnett in particular will open up the floor for Boston's shooters, and when they are named Allen and Pierce, that is a good thing. Another notable addition will be James Posey. Posey is a defensive stopper, and will compliment the others nicely.

Key Losses - When you trade for players the caliber of Garnett and Allen, you expect some losses. The largest loss was that of Al Jefferson. Jefferson is an up and coming player that was key to the off season moves. The team also lost the fifth pick in the draft which went to Seattle. Many others were lost, but these were the two big ones.

Weaknesses - In a word, depth. If any of the big three go down, depth could become an issue. Garnett going down would be the toughest loss, as the Celtics have no real depth to cover this. The Celtics built themselves to win now, and provided that they stay healthy, they should do just that.

Strengths - Where to start? Garnett is a monster in every area of the floor, and should relish playing in the Eastern Conference. With his tenacity inside, he should draw a slew of double teams. This will open up the perimeter for Allen and Pierce, and also should provide some strong lanes with which to drive. If they try to cover the perimeter, then Garnett runs wild. Either way, the Celtic lineup is deadly.