Boston Celtics History: The Year Before Banner 17

The 2006-2007 season for the Boston Celtics was a disaster. The team won just 24 games and failed to land a top three pick in the 2007 draft. How did the Celtics recover from this dreadful year to win the NBA title the following season?

The Boston Celtics future looked bleak at best during the 2006-2007 season. Throughout the season the team endured multiple losing streaks and ended up finishing the year with a dreadful 24-58 record. Paul Pierce averaged 25 points per game for the season, but clearly it did not keep the Celtics competitive.

Over time, it seemed as if Paul Pierce was losing trust in his teammates. The team was devoid of star players, so there was no individual that could take…