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Parity or dynasty – The Boston Celtics’ chances at breaking a modern NBA trend
When the Boston Celtics hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the 18th time in franchise historical past on Monday night time, they turned the sixth completely different NBA champion in as a few years.
That has occurred solely as soon as over a six-season span, from 1974-75 by means of 1979-80, a interval when NBA parity was at an all-time excessive. Many of the league’s historical past has been marked by dynasties, together with the way in which Boston and the Los Angeles Lakers (who gained in 1980) subsequently dominated the Nineteen Eighties, combining to take all however one title over a nine-year interval.
Because the Golden State Warriors accomplished their stretch of 5 consecutive Finals appearances and three championships, no dynasty has risen of their place. That is partially by design, because the NBA has tweaked the wage guidelines to make it tougher for groups to retain their title-winning cores with out paying huge penalties by way of luxurious tax and adaptability.
Though that is Boston’s first championship since 2008, the Celtics have been a continuing in a time of turnover, reaching six of the previous eight Jap Convention finals and shedding the 2022 Finals earlier than breaking by means of this season. Can Boston turn into the subsequent nice NBA dynasty, or is the pull of parity too sturdy?
Let’s take a look at the elements which have labored in opposition to previous champions and break down the Celtics’ possibilities.
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