Is it the End of the Big Three?

The Celtics is a great franchise with seventeen NBA titles under its belt it currently leads the NBA in championships.  Champions gained through the recruitment of players who simply love the game.  The first big three was made up of Larry Bird, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale.  This big three dominated the late 1950's and mid 1980's of the NBA.  

Kevin Garnett

In 2007-2008 a new big three was created to hopefully show dominance like the older big three.  This big three was made of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen.  Paul Pierce was the original captain of the team, Kevin Garnett had been traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Ray Allen was traded from the Sonics.

This big three was able to dominate the the NBA through 2007-2012.  The first season this team was assembled they had the record of 66-16.  In the time period of 2007-2012 they had won the Celtic's franchise its the championship in 2008 and the conference title in 2010.  

June 7, 2012, game six is believe to be the last time the big three would play together on the same team in their own arena the TD Garden.  

As of June 9, 2012, the Celtics were officially knocked out of the NBA's conference finals.  They had lasted all seven games with the younger Miami Heat squad.  It was honestly a great end to such a great series.

Paul Pierce being defended by Leb-
ron James

With this lost, most people are wondering what happens now?  From watching the game seven, one can see that the aging Celtics played a great first half each game and lacked the energy to finish the second half due to fatigue.  Age was taking a toll on their bodies that they fought so hard to maintain.

Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett are currently 36 years old each and listed as free agents.  Paul Pierce is 34 years old and has two more years on his contract.  

With all these aging team members the Celtics need to start looking for new young gun.  Keeping Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett would only hurt their chances of a better future and they understand that.  

Rebuilding will be tough but, Doc Rivers will do a good job with the upcoming draft and free agents in the market are looking great.  I look forward to the upcoming season of the Boston Celtics.