2008 NBA Champions The Boston Celtics (20 images)

Boston Celtics players Kevin Garnett (L) and Sam Cassell hold 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 Celtis player Sam Cassell is reflected in the Larry O'Brien championship trophy as it is hoisted by Boston Celtics player Kevin Garnett (R) 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 player Kevin Garnett holds up the Larry O'Brien 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 hold up the number 17 for number of NBA Championships won by the Celtics during a parade for the World Champion Celtics team through downtown Boston, Massachusetts on June 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)