Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another deep dive into the annals of basketball history. Today, I’m tackling the 1989-90 Boston Celtics roster. It’s a bit of a trip down memory lane, and honestly, it got a little dusty digging through these old records, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
So, first things first, I started off just poking around, seeing what I could find. I mean, we all know the big names from that era – Larry Bird, Reggie Lewis, and all those guys. But I was curious, who else was on that team? What were they all about?
Getting the Lay of the Land
I started with some general searches, nothing too crazy. Just wanted to get a feel for what that season was like for the Celtics. Turns out, it was a bit of a turning point. Jimmy Rodgers was the coach at the time and after the next season Chris Ford was the coach. Bird and McHale were nearing the end of their careers, and the team was starting to see some changes. They had some success, but it wasn’t quite the glory days of the mid-80s.
Diving into the Roster
Next up, I hit up some of the usual sports stats sites. I wanted to get a full list of everyone who played for the Celtics that year. Not just the starters, but the bench players, the guys who maybe didn’t get as much spotlight. It took a bit of digging, but I managed to piece together a pretty comprehensive list.
- Dennis Johnson was holding it down at point guard.
- Reggie Lewis was doing his thing at shooting guard. Man, that guy was a bucket before his time.
- And of course, Larry Bird was the man at small forward.
But there were other guys too, like Kevin McHale, Robert Parish. Reggie Lewis led the team in scoring that year, can you believe it? Dropped over 1,400 points. Those guys were no joke.
Putting It All Together
After I had my list, I started looking into each player a bit more. When were they born? Where did they go to college? How did they end up on the Celtics? It was like putting together a puzzle, and each player was a different piece.
Honestly, it was a bit of a wild ride. There were some names I recognized, some I didn’t. It really hit home how much the NBA has changed over the years. Players come and go, teams rise and fall. It’s a whole different world now.
In the end, I spent hours on this little project, and you know what? I loved every minute of it. It’s like being a detective, uncovering these little stories from the past. And for a basketball junkie like me, it’s pure gold.
So there you have it, my journey through the 1989-90 Boston Celtics roster. Hope you guys enjoyed the ride as much as I did. Until next time, keep it real, folks!
