I have to begin this piece by saying with the simple admission that I cannot begin to paint myself as objective. It’s pretty obvious from my presence on this blog that I have a vested interest in the success of the Boston Celtics, and I’ve long identified Philadelphia Sixers as potential long term rivals to the Celtics. While Philly are historical rivals, younger generations of Celtics fans remember little history between the cities. There was only a 2012 seven-game series between two squads who likely owed advancement to Chicago Bulls injuries. This is a shame, because division rivalries are both incredibly fun and unbelievably nasty, as Celtics fans have learned through recent years with the Toronto Raptors.
A Heady Process vs. Steady Progress Part I: Blowing up the Celtics and 76ers
