2008 NBA Champions The Boston Celtics (20 images)

Boston Celtics fans cheer as the World Champion Celtics team rolls by in a parade through downtown Boston, Massachusetts on June 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)

Boston Celtics' Sam Cassell (28) drives against Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher 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)

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce scores over Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) 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)

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (L) and Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol jockey for position 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)