Since the acquisition of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen prior to the 2007-2008 season, the Celtics have been a force to be reckoned with. With help from the likes of the emerging Kendrick Perkins and Rajon Rondo, the Celtics cruised to a 66-16 record in their first season together. With tough playoff series' against Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, and Los Angeles, the Celtics became kings of the basketball world.Now five years later, the only remaining Celtic players from that championship team are Rajon Rondo and the "Big 3" (Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen). Rajon Rondo is now one of the best point guards in the league, but both Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett seem to be showing considerable age. Ray Allen is still one of the best shooting guards in the game and is showing it with his amazing 3-point field goal percentage. Being the oldest of the Big 3, Ray Allen still looks like he could play for many years to come. However, without a worthy KG and Paul Pierce, the Celtics will struggle this season.
