First off, I am a Filipino, proud and grateful to be born and raised in the Philippines. 

We are one of the most basketball-crazed countries. If you look thru the history books of basketball, the Philippines is included in the very first tournament of basketball in the Olympics. The Philippines is the most dominating country in basketball in all of Southeast Asia and was once one of the basketball powerhouses in all of Asia. Filipinos love basketball more than any other sport in the world. Even soccer's not as appreciated here.

Also, the PBA or the Philippines Basketball Association is the second oldest professional basketball league in the world, next to the NBA. This league has been one of the foundations of sports in the Philippines.

I'm proud to be Filipino, proud to be Pinoy. Proud to have grown up as a basketball fanatic. I myself have played for my highschool team before and won a championship with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong. Basketball has been part of my life since I was 4 years old and I'm pretty sure that basketball would still be part of my life until my last dying moment on this earth.

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Here is the line-up for the 2008-2009 BOSTON CELTICS

Guards:

Rajon Rondo, Gabe Pruitt, J.R. Giddens, Eddie House, Sam Cassell, Tony Allen, Ray Allen

Forwards:

Paul Pierce, Leon Powe, Glen Davis, Kevin Garnett, Brian Scalabrine, Bill Walker

Centers:

Kendrick Perkins, Patrick O'Bryant

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James Posey leaving the Celtics will have a small impact but this in tact unit can still carry the load left by Pose. There are many other role players in this line-up that can provide enough stats and determination to assist the team. Adding Patrick O'Bryant is a good move coz Perk will have a legitimate back-up center. There's no more P.J. Brown as well, which means that the veteran leadership will shift into the Big Three and to Sam Cassell as well.

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Many may doubt a repeat from the Boston Celtics due to the trades made out in the Eastern Conference. Definitely, many teams have improved with regards to their line-up. You have Toronto with two imposing big men, then you also have Philadelphia adding up Elton Brand. The Eastern Conference has beefed up for sure but as the saying goes, "Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion."

What are the pointers that the Celtics will have to look at in order to defend the title?

1) Maintain the same intensity on both sides of the court.  The Cs won many games during the regular season and in the post-season due to their ability to provide enough offense fueled by their tampering defense. Defense does win championships and that was the key for the Celtics to aquire banner no. 17. Their offensive prowess has been already proven with the Big Three's capabilities but their defensive intensity is what they really have more than any other team which makes them the best.

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I'll start it off that these are just plainly predictions. My very own gut feeling and how I assume that the season will turn out to be. My opinion is influenced by current stats and my overall impression regarding the NBA teams and players.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

1) MVP - Chris Paul

2) Most Improved Player - Rajon Rondo

3) Sixth Man of the Year - Lamar Odom

4) Defensive Player of the Year - Kevin Garnett

5) Scoring Champion - Lebron James

6) Rebound King - Dwight Howard

7) Assists Leader - Steve Nash

8) All-Star MVP - Dwayne Wade

9) Finals MVP - Kevin Garnett

10) Rookie of the Year - Greg Oden

11) Rookie-Sophomore All-Star Game MVP - Derrick Rose

12) Slamdunk Champion - Rudy Gay / D-Howard (if they ever join again)

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The Boston Celtics have definitely proven their worth as a championship team. Their cinderella story has came true the previous season and now comes the hard part. It's time to defend and it's time to prove that they are deserving to be called NBA Champions. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett will have their hands full this season as many teams have improved their line-ups.

In the Eastern Conference, there are a couple of teams that made upgrades in their rosters and these changes will greatly affect the whole conference itself. The former rankings of the teams in the East will have a slight change due to the trades made in the off-season.

The Boston Celtics will probably have a harder time beating the following teams below:

1) Cleveland

Lebron James will probably come up with an MVP season this year and his newly acquired teammate Mo Williams will definitely add firepower for the Cavs. Last season was quite close but no cigar for Lebron as he was close to winning an MVP trophy and also close to beating the Celtics in just a single game. Lebron has an upgraded team backing him up and his then new teammates is more acquainted with him now, which means more chemistry than before and also means a harder time for opposing teams.

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