2008–09 Boston Celtics season From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This basketball documents a current basketball season. Information may change as the event progresses. 2008–09 Boston Celtics season Head coach Doc Rivers Owner(s) Wycliffe Grousbeck Stephen Pagliuca H. Irving Grousbeck Arena TD Banknorth Garden Results Record 29–5 (.853) Place Division: 1st (Atlantic) Conference: 1st (Eastern) Playoff finish TBD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com Local media Television CSN New England Radio WEEI Boston Celtics seasons < 2007–08 2009–10 > The 2008-09 Boston Celtics season is the 63rd season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [edit] Key dates June 26: The 2008 NBA Draft took place in New York City, New York. July 1: The free agency period started. October 8: The pre-season started with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. October 28: The regular season started with a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. December 11: Recorded the best season start in franchise history.[1] December 23: Recorded the longest winning streak in franchise history, and the best season start in NBA history.[2] Contents [hide] 1 Key dates 2 Summary 2.1 NBA Draft 2008 2.2 Free agency 3 Draft picks 4 Roster 5 Depth chart 6 Regular season 6.1 Season standings 6.2 Game log 7 Playoffs 7.1 Game log 8 Player statistics 8.1 Season 8.2 Playoffs 9 Awards, records and milestones 9.1 Awards 9.1.1 Week/Month 9.1.2 All-Star 9.1.3 Season 9.2 Records 9.3 Milestones 10 Injuries and surgeries 11 Transactions 11.1 Trades 11.2 Free agents 11.2.1 Additions 11.2.2 Subtractions 12 References 13 See also [edit] Summary [edit] NBA Draft 2008 Main article: 2008 NBA Draft On June 26, the Celtics selected shooting guard J. R. Giddens with the 30th and center Semih Erden with the 60th overall picks in the 2008 NBA Draft, and traded cash considerations in exchange for small forward Bill Walker, who had been selected by the Washington Wizards with the 47th overall pick.[3] Giddens had worked out with the Celtics before the draft for three days, and received praises from head coach Doc Rivers, who thought he could fight for minutes on the team right away.[3] He was already familiar with future teammates Leon Powe and Kendrick Perkins, who were his teammates at the 2003

McDonald's High School All-American Game. Walker was considered a lottery pick,[4] but suffered the third knee injury in his career during a workout at the Golden State Warriors facility on June 15.[5] However, he remained in the draft despite the injury,[6] and was expected to have minor surgery in July that would keep him out for three to four weeks.[7][8] Erden was not expected to join the roster this season, and was seen by general manager Danny Ainge as their first-round pick in 2009.[9] [edit] Free agency The Celtics headed into the off-season with several free agents and tried to gather a group to repeat as the NBA Champions, with a key decision on unrestricted free agent James Posey,[9] who, in a widely anticipated move,[10] opted out of the second and final year of his contract with the Celtics on June 30,[11] but stated that he wanted to return to the Celtics on a new contract.[10] P.J. Brown, who made key contributions during the 2008 NBA Playoffs, was leaning towards retirement,[12] and the status of restricted free agent Tony Allen remained uncertain after the first-round selection of J. R. Giddens, who was seen as a possible replacement.[9] Later it was revealed that the Celtics did not extend a qualifying offer to Allen, making him an unrestricted free agent.[13] The Celtics also hoped to keep unrestricted free agent Eddie House, and decisions were to be made on unrestricted free agents Sam Cassell and Scot Pollard.[14] The Celtics were interested in small forward Corey Maggette as a replacement for James Posey, but Maggette signed with the Golden State Warriors on a much higher contract than the Celtics were able to offer, which added to the urgency to re-sign Posey.[15] On July 11, the Celtics addressed their need for a backup center by signing Patrick O'Bryant to a 2-year, $3 million contract,[16] after he had an impressive workout with the team a week earlier,[17] and consequently ruled out the return of Scot Pollard and P.J. Brown.[16] Eventually, James Posey signed with the New Orleans Hornets on July 16, since the Celtics were reluctant to offer him more than a three-year deal at the mid-level exception.[18][19] Compensating for the loss of Posey,[20] the Celtics re-signed Tony Allen to a 2-year, $5 million contract, and were also able to re-sign Eddie House to a 2-year, $5.6 million contract, using the mid-level exception only on House.[21] On August 22, the Celtics signed small forward Darius Miles, who was forced to sit out the previous two seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee and thought to have a career-ending injury,[22] to a non-guaranteed contract,[23] and expected him to fight for a roster spot at training camp.[24] He worked out twice with the team and impressed with his health and attitude,[24] but would sit out the first ten games of the regular season for violating the league's substance abuse policy if he made the roster.[25][26] This signing ultimately put the roster up to the league maximum of 15 players, of which 14 players had fully guaranteed contracts. On September 29, the first day of training camp, Sam Cassell re-signed with the team, which put the roster one player over the maximum.[27] On October 20, Miles was waived, a move which finalized the roster for the start of the season.[28] [edit] Draft picks

Main article: 2008 NBA Draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/Team 1 30 J. R. Giddens SG United States New Mexico 2 60 Semih Erden C Turkey Fenerbahçe Ülker [edit] Roster Boston Celtics roster v • d • e Players Coaches Pos. # Nat. Name Ht. Wt. From 2.0 SG 20 USA Allen, Ray 77 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Connecticut 2.0 SG 42 USA Allen, Tony 76 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 213 lb (97 kg) Oklahoma State 1.0 PG 28 USA Cassell, Sam 75 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Florida State 4.0 PF 11 USA Davis, Glen 81 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 289 lb (131 kg) Louisiana State 4.0 PF 5 USA Garnett, Kevin 83 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Farragut Academy HS (IL) 2.0 SG 4 USA Giddens, J. R. 77 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) New Mexico 1.0 PG 50 USA House, Eddie 73 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Arizona State 5.0 C 26 USA O'Bryant, Patrick 84 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 250 lb (113 kg) Bradley 5.0 C 43 USA Perkins, Kendrick 82 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 264 lb (120 kg) Clifton J. Ozen HS (TX) 3.0 SF 34 USA Pierce, Paul (C) 79 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Kansas 4.0 PF 0 USA Powe, Leon 80 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 240 lb (109 kg) California 1.0 PG 13 USA Pruitt, Gabe 76 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Southern California 1.0 PG 9 USA Rondo, Rajon 73 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 171 lb (78 kg) Kentucky 4.0 PF 44 USA Scalabrine, Brian 81 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Southern California 3.0 SF 12 USA Walker, Bill 78 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Kansas State Head coach Doc Rivers (Marquette) Assistant coach(es) Armond Hill (Princeton) Kevin Eastman (Richmond) Clifford Ray (Oklahoma) Tom Thibodeau (Salem State) Mike Longabardi (Frostburg State) Strength and conditioning coach(es) Bryan Doo (Messiah) Athletic trainer(s) Ed Lacerte (Boston University) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legend (C) Team captain (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent Injured -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roster • Transactions Last transaction: 2008-10-20 [edit] Depth chart Pos. Starter Bench Reserve Inactive C Kendrick Perkins Glen Davis Patrick O'Bryant PF Kevin Garnett Leon Powe SF Paul Pierce Brian Scalabrine Bill Walker SG Ray Allen Tony Allen J. R. Giddens PG Rajon Rondo Eddie House Gabe Pruitt Sam Cassell [edit] Regular season [edit] Season standings v • d • e Atlantic Division W L PCT GB Home Road Div GP Boston Celtics 28 5 .848 – 17–1 11-4 6–0 33 New Jersey Nets 15 17 .469 12.5 5–12 10–5 3–2 32 Philadelphia 76ers 13 18 .419 14.0 7–8 6–10 2–4 31 New York Knicks 12 18 .400 14.5 7–7 5–11 1–3 30 Toronto Raptors 12 20 .375 15.5 5–9 7–11 2–5 32 # Eastern Conference v • d • e Team W L PCT GB GP 1 Boston Celtics 28 5 .848 – 33 2 Cleveland Cavaliers 26 5 .839 1.0 31 3 Orlando Magic 25 7 .781 2.5 32 4 Atlanta Hawks 21 10 .677 6.0 31 5 Detroit Pistons 19 11 .633 7.5 30 6 Miami Heat 17 13 .567 9.5 30 7 New Jersey Nets 15 17 .469 12.5 32 8 Milwaukee Bucks 15 18 .455 13.0 33 9 Chicago Bulls 14 18 .438 13.5 32 10 Philadelphia 76ers 13 18 .419 14.0 31 11 New York Knicks 12 18 .400 14.5 30 12 Toronto Raptors 12 20 .375 15.5 32 13 Charlotte Bobcats 11 21 .344 16.5 32 14 Indiana Pacers 10 21 .323 17.0 31 15 Washington Wizards 6 24 .200 20.5 30 [edit] Game log 2008–09 game log v • d • e

October[show] Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Record 1 October 28 Cleveland 90–85 Pierce (27) Perkins (8) Rondo (6) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 1–0 2 October 31 Chicago 96–80 Garnett (18) Garnett, Perkins (10) Rondo (6) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 2–0 November[show] Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Record 3 November 1 @ Indiana 79–95 Garnett (18) Garnett (14) Pierce, Rondo (6) Conseco Fieldhouse 18,165 2–1 4 November 4 @ Houston 103–99 R. Allen (29) Garnett (11) Rondo (7) Toyota Center 18,291 3–1 5 November 5 @ Oklahoma City 96–83 Pierce (20) R. Allen, Perkins, Pierce (9) Rondo (11) Ford Center 19,136 4–1 6 November 7 Milwaukee 101–89 Pierce (18) Pierce (10) Rondo (8) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 5–1 7 November 9 @ Detroit 88–76 T. Allen (23) Garnett (12) Rondo (5) The Palace of Auburn Hills 22,076 6–1 8 November 10 Toronto 94–87 Pierce (36) Garnett (10) Pierce (4) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 7–1 9 November 12 Atlanta 103–102 Pierce (34) Garnett (12) Rondo (10) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 8–1 10 November 14 Denver 85–94 R. Allen (26) Garnett, Perkins (9) Rondo (7) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 8–2 11 November 15 @ Milwaukee 102–97 (OT) Pierce (28) Garnett, Pierce (7) Pierce, Rondo (6) Bradley Center 17,952 9–2 12 November 18 New York 110–101 Pierce (22) Perkins, Pierce, Rondo (6) Rondo (7) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 10–2 13 November 20 Detroit 98–80 Rondo (18) Perkins (10) Rondo (8) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 11–2 14 November 21 @ Minnesota 95–78 Garnett (17) Pierce, Powe (11) R. Allen (6) Target Center 19,107 12–2 15 November 23 @ Toronto 118–103 R. Allen (21) Perkins (8) Garnett (5) Air Canada Centre 19,800 13–2 16 November 26 Golden State 119–111 R. Allen (25) Garnett (13) Rondo (7) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 14–2 17 November 28 Philadelphia 102–78 R. Allen (23) Perkins (7) Rondo (12) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 15–2 18 November 29 @ Charlotte 89–84 Pierce (19) Perkins (12) Rondo (9) Time Warner Cable Arena 19,177 16–2 December[hide] Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Record 19 December 1 Orlando 107–88 Pierce (24) Perkins (13) Rondo (12) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 17–2 20 December 3 Indiana 114–96 R. Allen (31) Garnett (14) Rondo (17) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 18–2 21 December 5 Portland 93–78 R. Allen (19) Perkins (12) Rondo (7) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 19–2 22 December 7 @ Indiana 122–117 (OT) R. Allen (35) Garnett (20) Pierce (8) Conseco Fieldhouse 16,102 20–2 23 December 11 @ Washington 122–88 R. Allen, Pierce (22) Garnett (12) Pierce (8) Verizon Center 20,173 21–2 24 December 12 New Orleans 94–82 Pierce (28) Perkins (13) Pierce (6) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 22–2 25 December 15 Utah 100–91 Rondo (25) Perkins (14) Rondo (8) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 23–2 26 December 17 @ Atlanta 88–85 Garnett, Pierce (18) Perkins (10) Rondo (7) Philips Arena 18,729 24–2 27 December 19 Chicago 126–108 R. Allen (27) Perkins (8) Rondo (15) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 25–2 28 December 21 New York 124–105 Rondo (26) Perkins (12) Garnett (8) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 26–2 29 December 23 Philadelphia 110–91 Garnett, Rondo (18) Perkins (11) Pierce (7) TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 27–2 30 December 25 @ L.A. Lakers 83–92 Garnett (22) Pierce (10) Rondo (12) Staples Center 18,997 27–3 31 December 26 @ Golden State 89–99 Pierce (21) Rondo (10) Rondo (9) Oracle Arena 19,596 27–4 32 December 28 @ Sacramento 108–63 Garnett (21) Perkins (12) Rondo (6) ARCO Arena 16,029 28–4 33 December 30 @ Portland 86–91 Pierce (28) Garnett (8) Rondo (7) Rose Garden Arena 20,651 28–5 January[show] Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Record 34 January 2 Washington TD

Banknorth Garden 35 January 4 @ New York Madison Square Garden 36 January 6 @ Charlotte Time Warner Cable Arena 37 January 7 Houston TD Banknorth Garden 38 January 9 @ Cleveland Quicken Loans Arena 39 January 11 @ Toronto Air Canada Centre 40 January 12 Toronto TD Banknorth Garden 41 January 14 New Jersey TD Banknorth Garden 42 January 17 @ New Jersey Izod Center 43 January 19 Phoenix TD Banknorth Garden 44 January 21 @ Miami AmericanAirlines Arena 45 January 22 @ Orlando Amway Arena 46 January 25 Dallas TD Banknorth Garden 47 January 28 Sacramento TD Banknorth Garden 48 January 30 @ Detroit The Palace of Auburn Hills February[show] Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Record 49 February 1 Minnesota TD Banknorth Garden 50 February 3 @ Philadelphia Wachovia Center 51 February 5 L.A. Lakers TD Banknorth Garden 52 February 6 @ New York Madison Square Garden 53 February 8 San Antonio TD Banknorth Garden 54 February 11 @ New Orleans New Orleans Arena 55 February 12 @ Dallas American Airlines Center 56 February 19 @ Utah EnergySolutions Arena 57 February 22 @ Phoenix US Airways Center 58 February 23 @ Denver Pepsi Center 59 February 25 @ L.A. Clippers Staples Center 60 February 27 Indiana TD Banknorth Garden March[show] Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Record 61 March 1 Detroit TD Banknorth Garden 62 March 4 @ New Jersey Izod Center 63 March 6 Cleveland TD Banknorth Garden 64 March 8 Orlando TD Banknorth Garden 65 March 11 @ Miami AmericanAirlines Arena 66 March 13 Memphis TD Banknorth Garden 67 March 15 @ Milwaukee Bradley Center 68 March 17 @ Chicago United Center 69 March 18 Miami TD Banknorth Garden 70 March 20 @ San Antonio AT&T Center 71 March 21 @ Memphis FedExForum 72 March 23 L.A. Clippers TD Banknorth Garden 73 March 25 @ Orlando Amway Arena 74 March 27 @ Atlanta Philips Arena 75 March 29 Oklahoma City TD Banknorth Garden April[show] Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Record 76 April 1 Charlotte TD Banknorth Garden 77 April 3 Atlanta TD Banknorth Garden 78 April 8 New Jersey TD Banknorth Garden 79 April 10 Miami TD Banknorth Garden 80 April 12 @ Cleveland Quicken Loans Arena 81 April 14 @ Philadelphia Wachovia Center 82 April 15 Washington TD Banknorth Garden 2008–09 schedule [edit] Playoffs [edit] Game log [edit] Player statistics Legend GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game FG% Field-goal percentage 3P% 3-point field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game [edit] Season The factual accuracy of this section may be compromised due to out-of-date information. You can improve the article by updating it. There may be information on the talk page. (December 2008) Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Allen, Ray Ray Allen 12 12 36.3 .437 .294 .944 5.0 2.7 0.92 0.08 17.4 Allen, Tony Tony Allen 12 0 18.6 .447 .000 .815 1.7 0.7 1.08 0.50 7.5 Cassell, Sam Sam Cassell 0 0 0.0 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 Davis, Glen Glen Davis 12 0 16.4 .348 .000 .688 2.8 1.0 0.58 0.08 3.6 Garnett, Kevin Kevin Garnett 11 11 33.5 .479 .000 .808 9.8 2.0 1.09 1.27 16.3 Giddens, J. R. J. R. Giddens 0 0 0.0 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 House, Eddie Eddie House 12 0 17.6 .369 .250 1.000 1.3 1.1 1.17 0.08 7.3 O'Bryant, Patrick Patrick O'Bryant 3 0 3.7 .000 .000 .667 2.0 0.3 0.00 0.33 1.3 Perkins, Kendrick Kendrick Perkins 12 12 27.5 .541 .000 .455 7.3 1.3 0.25 2.25 6.3 Pierce, Paul Paul Pierce 12 12 39.0 .409 .446 .816 7.4 3.8 1.17 0.42 21.1 Powe, Leon Leon Powe 12 0 17.8 .583 .000 .679 3.7 0.9 0.33 0.67 7.7 Pruitt, Gabe Gabe Pruitt 4 0 3.8 .333 .333 1.000 0.5 0.3 0.00 0.00 1.3 Rondo, Rajon Rajon Rondo 12 12

30.9 .467 .000 .535 4.0 6.7 2.08 0.17 7.8 Scalabrine, Brian Brian Scalabrine 5 1 10.6 .545 .500 .000 1.2 0.4 0.00 0.20 3.0 Walker, Bill Bill Walker 2 0 3.0 .500 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 1.0 [edit] Playoffs Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG [edit] Awards, records and milestones [edit] Awards [edit] Week/Month Head coach Doc Rivers was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for games played in October and November.[29][30] [edit] All-Star [edit] Season [edit] Records With 7 blocks against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 7, Kendrick Perkins had the most blocks in a game by a Celtics player since Kevin McHale had 8 on January 9, 1987.[31] With 22 points in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors on November 10, Paul Pierce had the most points in a quarter by a Celtics player since Todd Day had 24 in 1995.[32] Head coach Doc Rivers became the third coach in NBA history to win the Coach of the Month award for three straight months, joining Flip Saunders (2005–06) and Larry Brown (2002–03).[30] Rajon Rondo had the first triple-double by a Celtics player since Paul Pierce accomplished it on February 2, 2005, in a win against the Indiana Pacers on December 3.[33] With 19 straight wins, the Celtics recorded the longest winning streak in franchise history with a win against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 23, breaking the previous record of 18 straight wins held by the 1981–82 Celtics, and matched the fourth longest winning streak in NBA history.[2] With a 27–2 season start, the Celtics were off to the best opening in franchise history and NBA history.[2] [edit] Milestones Kevin Garnett became the youngest player (32 years, 165 days) in NBA history to reach 1,000 career games by passing Shawn Kemp (33 years, 24 days) against the Chicago Bulls on October 31.[34][35] Paul Pierce moved up to 2nd in made free throws in Celtics history by passing Bob Cousy with a free-throw in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors on November 10.[31] Paul Pierce moved up to 4th on Boston's all-time scoring list by passing Kevin McHale with a layup in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers on December 7.[36] Kevin Garnett moved up to 28th in points in NBA history by passing David Robinson with a jumper in the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls on December 19.[37][38] [edit] Injuries and surgeries This section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page. July 2: Kendrick Perkins underwent surgery on his left strained shoulder which he injured during the 2008 NBA Finals.[39][40] July 2: Bill Walker underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee which he suffered during a workout at the Golden State Warriors facility prior to the 2008 NBA Draft on June 15, 2008.[39][40][5] July 11: Paul Pierce had an MRI on his right knee which showed no significant problem. He suffered the injury during Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals, which was later diagnosed as a sprained MCL and a bone bruise.[41] [edit] Transactions [edit] Trades June 26, 2008 To Boston Celtics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 47th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft (Bill Walker) To Washington Wizards --------------------

------------------------------------------------------------ Cash considerations [edit] Free agents [edit] Additions Player Signed Former team Patrick O'Bryant[16] July 16[42] Golden State Warriors Tony Allen[21] July 23[42] re-signed Eddie House[21] July 23[42] re-signed Darius Miles[24] August 22 Portland Trail Blazers Sam Cassell[27] September 29 re-signed [edit] Subtractions Player Left New team P.J. Brown July 1 free agent Scot Pollard July 1 free agent James Posey July 23[42] New Orleans Hornets Darius Miles October 20 Memphis Grizzlies [edit] References ^ Big 3 carry streaking Celtics to 13th straight win, Associated Press, December 11, 2008 ^ a b c Celts now 27-2 after winning 19th straight game, Associated Press, December 23, 2008. ^ a b Julian Benbow, Taking a shot with J.R., The Boston Globe, June 27, 2008. ^ Mark Murphy, Danny Ainge again busy late, Boston Herald, June 27, 2008. ^ a b Gary Parrish, K-State's Walker injures knee in draft workout, CBSSports.com, June 16, 2008. ^ Walker stays in draft, despite knee; UCLA's Mbah a Moute, too, ESPN.com, June 16, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Walker looking to trade in his run of bad luck, The Boston Globe, June 29, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Walker to have surgery, The Boston Globe, July 1, 2008. ^ a b c Steve Bulpett, Celts drafting offseason plan, Boston Herald, June 28, 2008. ^ a b Chris Forsberg, Posey to opt out today, The Boston Globe, June 30, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Posey out; offer to Allen?, The Boston Globe, June 30, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Ainge braces for free agency, The Boston Globe, June 25, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Posey is Celtics' top target, The Boston Globe, July 1, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Might 'The Birdman' cometh?, The Boston Globe, June 29, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Posey officially on market, The Boston Globe, July 9, 2008. ^ a b c Marc J. Spears, Celtics get their 'big', The Boston Globe, July 12, 2008. ^ Steve Bulpett, C’s make big move, Boston Herald, July 12, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Posey bolts Celtics for Hornets, The Boston Globe, July 17, 2008. ^ Marc Stein, Posey agrees to four-year deal with Hornets, ESPN.com, July 16, 2008. ^ Frank Dell'Apa, Allen will be ready to jump in, The Boston Globe, July 24, 2008. ^ a b c Frank Dell'Apa, Celtics rebound, re-sign Allen, House, Boston Globe, July 22, 2008. ^ Miles, thought to have career-ending injury, signs with Celtics, ESPN.com, August 22, 2008. ^ Marc J. Spears, Celtics bring in Miles, The Boston Globe, August 22, 2008. ^ a b c Celtics sign Darius Miles, Boston Herald, August 22, 2008. ^ Ian Thomsen, A onetime phenom, Miles trying for unprecedented comeback, Sports Illustrated, July 17, 2008. ^ Marc Stein, Warriors want Williams, Miles wants in, Smith wants out, ESPN.com, July 19, 2008. ^ a b Frank Dell'Apa, Repeat performance would suit Cassell, The Boston Globe, September 30, 2008. ^ Gary Dzen, Celtics waive Miles, The Boston Globe, October 20, 2008. ^ Rivers, Jackson garner Coach of Month honors, NBA.com, December 1, 2008. ^ a b Rivers Named NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the Month, Celtics.com, December 1, 2008. ^ a b Celtics start slow, rebound to coast by Bucks, Associated Press, November 7, 2008. ^ Frank Dell'Apa, The Truth hurts, The Boston Globe, November 11, 2008. ^ Rondo's triple-double lifts Celts to 10th straight win, Associated Press, December 3, 2008. ^ Garnett becomes youngest to reach 1,000 games, leads Celtics past Bulls, Associated Press, October 31, 2008. ^ Frank Dell'Apa, Rondo's deal is extended, The Boston Globe, November 1, 2008. ^ Allen's 35 helps Celts beat Pacers in OT, extend win streak, Associated Press, December 7, 2008. ^ Allen has 27, Perkins a career-high 25 as Celts are one win from tying club mark, Associated Press, December 19, 2008. ^ Career Leaders and

Records for Points, Basketball-Reference ^ a b Mark Murphy, Celtics Notebook: Giddens goes home; no offer for Maggette; Perkins surgery, Boston Herald, July 2, 2008. ^ a b Monique Walker, Operation Green, The Boston Globe, July 3, 2008. ^ Steve Bulpett, Pierce’s knee OK, Boston Herald, July 12, 2008. ^ a b c d NBA.com: July 2008 Transactions [edit] See also 2008–09 NBA season [hide]v • d • e2008–09 NBA season by team 2008 NBA Draft • All-Star Game • Playoffs • Finals • Transactions East Atlantic Boston Celtics New Jersey Nets New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors Central Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks Southeast Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Bobcats Miami Heat Orlando Magic Washington Wizards West Southwest Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies New Orleans Hornets San Antonio Spurs Northwest Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz Pacific Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings [show]v • d • eBoston Celtics current roster 0 Powe | 4 Giddens | 5 Garnett | 9 Rondo | 11 Davis | 12 Walker | 13 Pruitt | 20 R. Allen | 26 O'Bryant | 28 Cassell | 34 Pierce | 42 T. Allen | 43 Perkins | 44 Scalabrine | 50 House | Coach Rivers [show]v • d • eBoston Celtics Boston, Massachusetts The Franchise Franchise • Team history • All-time roster • Seasons • Broadcasters • Accomplishments • Head coaches • Current season Arenas Boston Arena • Boston Garden • Hartford Civic Center • TD Banknorth Garden Head Coaches J. Russell • Julian • Auerbach • B. Russell • Heinsohn • Sanders • Cowens • Fitch • Jones • Rodgers • Ford • Carr • Pitino • O'Brien • Carroll • Rivers Retired numbers 00 • 1 • 2 • 3 • 6 • 10 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • LOSCY • 19 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 35 • MIC NBDL Affiliates Fayetteville Patriots • Florida Flame • Austin Toros • Utah Flash Rivals Detroit Pistons • Los Angeles Lakers • Philadelphia 76ers Culture Celtic Pride • Greatest Game Ever Played • Tommy Points Media TV: Comcast SportsNet New England • Radio: WEEI • Announcers: Mike Gorman • Tom Heinsohn • Sean Grande • Cedric Maxwell NBA Championships 1957 • 1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1968 • 1969 • 1974 • 1976 • 1981 • 1984 • 1986 • 2008 [show]v • d • eBoston Celtics seasons Franchise • History • Seasons 1940s 1946-47 1947-48 1948-49 1950s 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1960s 1959-60 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1970s 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1980s 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1990s 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 2000s 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_Boston_Celtics_season" Categories: Current sports events | Boston Celtics seasons