2008 NBA Champions The Boston Celtics (20 images)

Boston Celtics players Kevin Garnett holds the the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the Celtics' championship parade through downtown Boston on June 19, 2008. The Celtics took the championship after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on June 17, winning the series four games to two. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)

Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce holds up the NBA Finals MVP trophy during a parade with the rest of the World Champion Celtics team through downtown Boston, Massachusetts on June 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)

Boston Celtics fans cheer as the 2008 NBA Championship World Champion banner rolls through downtown Boston, Massachusetts on June 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 15, 2008. The Lakers defeated the Celtics 103-98 to stave off elimination in the best-of-seven series. The Celtics lead the series 3-2. (UPI Photo/Lazlo Fitz)