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The most successful reconstruction in NBA history, from the last to the championship, took only one year

8:48pm, 21 July 2025【Basketball】

The Boston Celtics, as a well-known giant team in the NBA league, have the brilliant achievements in the history of the team as dazzling as the stars. Not only did they rise rapidly in the early NBA league with their outstanding teamwork and numerous star resources, but after years of ups and downs, they created a legendary story from low to peak, becoming one of the most praised reconstruction miracles in NBA history. Since its establishment, the Celtics have been one of the strong teams in the league. With their outstanding operational management, precise draft vision and efficient player trading, they have accumulated rich successful experience in the league. However, in the early 21st century, the Celtics fell into a long silence. The team's record has been hovering in the middle and lower reaches of the league for a long time, and it is difficult to regain its former glory.

In the 2006-07 season, the Celtics' record fell to the bottom, ranking last in the Eastern Conference with only 24 wins and 58 losses. Such a result is undoubtedly a huge shame for a team with a brilliant past. The team management knows that without a thorough change, the Celtics will find it difficult to return to the top.

Against this backdrop, General Manager Danny Angie began a drastic reconstruction operation. In the summer of 2007, Anji performed a series of operations that shocked the league with his keen market insight and decisive decision-making skills. He first traded for the league's top power forward Kevin Garnett from the Minnesota Timberwolves, and then obtained sharpshooter Gerry Allen from the Seattle Supersonics (now Thunder). These two superstars and Paul Pierce, the team's original core player, form a powerful "Big Three" combination.

This series of trading operations not only quickly improved the Celtics' lineup strength, but also injected the team with the championship gene. Garnett is known for his comprehensive offensive and defensive ability and tough fighting spirit, and his arrival provides strong support to the team's inside. Ray Allen is known for his precise three-point shooting and big heart performance at critical moments. His joining further enriches the team's offensive tactics. As the soul of the team, Pierce's leadership ability and scoring ability at critical moments are undoubtedly an indispensable core force for the team.

Under the leadership of the "Big Three", the Celtics ushered in a complete transformation in the 2007-08 season. The team achieved an excellent record of 66 wins and 16 losses in the regular season, ranking first in the Eastern Conference. This record is a world of difference compared to the previous season's 24 wins and 58 losses. In the playoffs, the Celtics were even more unstoppable. They eliminated the Hawks, Cavaliers and Pistons and successfully entered the finals.

In the finals, the Celtics fought a fierce showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. In the end, with the outstanding performance of the Big Three and the tenacious struggle of the whole team, the Celtics defeated the Lakers with a total score of 4-2 and won the 17th championship trophy in team history. This year's championship journey is not only one of the most glorious chapters in the history of the Celtics, but also the most praised reconstruction miracle in NBA history. It took the Celtics only a year to get from the bottom of the Eastern Conference to winning the championship, a feat that is unique in NBA history. Behind this success, the team's decisive decision-making, careful planning of the coaching team, and the hard work of the players. The Celtics' reconstruction not only brought the team a long-lost championship glory, but also set an example of successful reconstruction for the entire league.