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582 sats \ 25 comments \ @grayruby 18 Jun Stacker_Sports

Isn't Boston sick of winning?

It has not been a good millennia thus for far Boston sports haters. With the Celtics victory last night, teams based in and around the city of Boston have now won 13 championships since the year 2000.

6 for the Patriots. 4 for the Red Sox. 2 for the Celtics. 1 for the Bruins. Boston based teams have won 13.68% of the major North American sports championships so far this millenia (I included this year's stanley cup in the calculation since we know the Bruins aren't winning it).

Enough already.

Shout out to @Bell_curve for winning 5k sats in the NBA Finals pick 'em. Being a contrarian proves useful again as he was the only one to pick the Celtics. Also a begrudging congrats to @Undisciplined for winning our leaders vs the field bet. As they say, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once and awhile.

Sats for all, GR

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92 sats \ 1 reply \ @gnilma 18 Jun

Congrats to the Celtics on getting it done. They proved haters like me wrong.

I still dislike the Bruins for 2011...

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

Yes, as much as I don't like them, the Celtics were the best team all year.

81 sats \ 2 replies \ @JesseJames 18 Jun

Hate Pats with a passion, but fear not, they wont win another championship for next decade... Cheaters town is empty now... NFL can rest easy, no more need to burn the tapes or anything like that...

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

Let's hope all the Boston teams take a break from winning. Celtics will likely be contenders next year too though.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 19 Jun

Eastern Conference needs to get better

71 sats \ 1 reply \ @StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears 18 Jun

And beyond the big four, there's the two for the Boston Cannons in Major League Lacrosse.

At least the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer have been shut out.

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

Lacrosse is a fun sport. I went to a couple Toronto Rock games years ago. It's a good sport to watch live.

71 sats \ 5 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 18 Jun freebie

News outlets in Portugal have been buzzing about the Boston Celtics' recent success, and much of the credit is being given to their young Portuguese center, Neemias Queta. As a non-basketball fan, I'm curious to know if he's as good as the hype suggests.

63 sats \ 3 replies \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

He is a role player on the Celtics. He did not play in last night's game. I don't know much about him to be honest. @Undisciplined might have more insight into whether he has a lot of potential or is likely to be a 12th man type of guy.

92 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 18 Jun

I've never heard of him. Congratulations, though.

81 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 18 Jun

I can see that the media is hyping this up :)

32 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

I think this is common. We hype up all our pro athletes that play sports other than hockey here in Canada too.

103 sats \ 0 replies \ @kristapsk 18 Jun

Leaders were different, but in general they played good as a Team whole season, that was big part of why they won the tournament. Queta has two-way contract, also played in G League for Maine Celtics. In NBA had 28 games in regular season and only 3 games in playoffs.

71 sats \ 6 replies \ @Undisciplined 18 Jun

What's this "once and awhile" phrase? Is that more fancy Canadian spelling?

42 sats \ 5 replies \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

No, that's just my bad grammar.

50 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 18 Jun

Here's my fun wager for next year's title:

There hasn't been a repeat champion since the Warriors. The past 6 titles have all gone to unique franchises. Will that streak continue next season?

No: one of Raptors, Lakers, Bucks, Warriors, Nuggets, or Celtics will win.
Yes: any other team wins

Are you interested in putting one kilosat on either of those?

63 sats \ 3 replies \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

This is a fun one.

I am fairly certain the Raptors, Lakers, Warriors will not win but the Bucks, Nuggets and Celtics are intriguing. I think it I would lean towards that group at this point.

50 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 18 Jun

For maximum fun, I think we need to lock it in before the offseason really starts.

As I see it, it's essentially

Nuggets, Celtics, Bucks

Mavs, TWolves, Thunder, Knicks, Heat, Cavs, Clippers, Suns

It does feel pretty close.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

Sure I am in. I will take the champs this time since the field did me wrong last time.

91 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 18 Jun

Awesome!

Now I have a rooting interest in all the offseason activity.

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @BlokchainB 18 Jun

😫

300 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 18 Jun

That face sums it up nicely.

50 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bell_curve 19 Jun

Boston is not sick of winning. Their sports fans are obnoxious and insufferable and knowledgeable.

What is worse than Boston sports? Boston politicians

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 19 Jun

Yeah, I will take Boston sports fans over Boston politicians any day.

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @MANI 18 Jun

No they aren't. Anyways, I only watched them couple of times, does that make me a Celtics fan as well? :P