To be honest, I'm glad it's finally over; but congratulations to the Celtics. Well deserved. Done. I could stop my post right here and really not be able to contribute much more in regards to how I feel about the NBA Finals. However, that would be irresponsible of me as a blog owner, so let me give you a few more thoughts.
First of all ... a 39 point blowout? You've got to be kidding me. The Hawks showed up better in their Game 7 against the Celtics than this. It is often said that athletics is 90% mental; it was obvious that the Lakers were not into this game mentally after halftime. However, though I respect the Celtics staying aggressive thorughout the entire game - I had to ask myself when would it have been a good time for the Celtics to stop turning the knife that was already in the Lakers' hearts. I don't know, because this is what the Lakers should have done in Game 4 instead of coasting in the 3rd quarter.
Let me get this out of the way: "just wait until next year!"
A friend of mine asked if I was bummed about the Lakers losing; and to be honest, my answer is no. Seeing that the Celtics were the better team, I can't be mad at the Lakers for the effort they gave (with the exception of Game 6). If I felt they actually had a shot, maybe I'd be bummed then; but my prediction of Lakers in 5 was just dead wrong. I'm content that the Celtics earned their title (from the upper mgmt to the players.)
I'm happy for the Boston Three Party - really happy for the role players like Rondo, Powe, Perkins, and the old vet ... PJ Brown. I'm mostly happy for Doc Rivers - no one gave him a chance against the HofF Phil Jackson. They all proved that they were the real champions. On to the draft.