The Boston Celtics secured their NBA-record 18th championship with a decisive 106-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5. Celebrations are in full swing as the team parades on the duck boats, marking a historic moment in Boston sports history.
Two key players, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, played a pivotal role in the Celtics’ success, overcoming challenges and critics to claim their first championship after a tumultuous seven-year journey together.
Boston made headlines by signing Brown to a lucrative $304 million contract last season, and they are now poised to offer Tatum a groundbreaking five-year deal worth $315 million, making it the largest contract in NBA history.
Despite a recent trend of six different NBA champions in as many years, the Celtics stand out as a formidable force with every player on their championship roster locked in for the upcoming season, hinting at a potential dynasty in the making.
The Celtics’ 18th championship win propels them to the top of the NBA’s all-time title wins, surpassing their rivals, the LA Lakers, in a significant milestone for the franchise.
After competing in a staggering 186 playoff games throughout his illustrious 17-year NBA career, veteran Al Horford finally achieved the pinnacle of success by hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy with his Celtics teammates. A fitting end to an enduring journey.
