This rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics stems deep! It goes way beyond the time of the Showtime Lakers in the 80's. The Lakers first faced off against the Celtics and lost in the NBA finals in 1958 with George Mikan, when the Lakers were still in Minneapolis. After moving to Los Angeles, the Lakers and Jerry West met the Celtics again in the 1962 NBA finals where they lost once again. The Lakers have faced off against the Celtics in the Finals 11 times in: 57', 62', 63', 65', 66', 68', 69', 84', 85', 87', and 08'; And the Lakers have won only twice in 1985 & 1987. Talk about ownage, 2-9 all-time versus the Celtics.
The Celtics have won 17 championships, and 9 of them were against the Lakers. Even in the 60's with hall of famers like Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Wilt Chamberlin, the Lakers could not compete with Red Auerbach's Celtic dynasty. I believe now is OUR time. Basketball has evolved over the years and now the Lakers have begun to look like a dynasty themselves. I'm looking forward to this Finals series. GO LAKERS! Lets get this thing started!
Marvin Gaye's rendition of the National Anthem at the Forum in Inglewood, CA. Circa 1983
Great series! The Phoenix Suns put up a valiant effort, but the Lakers were too much. The only thing I like about the Suns is Grant Hill and Tamia. The Los Angeles Lakers are the 2010 Western Conference Champions, and up next is the Boston Celtics. Lakers are 4 games away from putting another ring on it. Sorry Phoenix.
