The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs all have shots at winning the championship trophy this June, but how many more years will these teams have at accomplishing such a feat in the near future? That answer’s not as clear.
These teams are filled with aging stars, for the Celtics three of their four most key players are Ray Allen (36), Paul Pierce (34), and Kevin Garnett (36 in two weeks). Many people thought the Celtics had no shot going into this year as they have taken people by surprise, but it is clear that their years to compete with this core of a roster is likely over after these playoffs.
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| From left to right, stars Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen makeup the core of the Celtics roster, however their time is limited due to the players ages. |
Two of the Lakers top three players are Kobe Bryant (33) and Pau Gasol (31), the Lakers do not have to be as worried as much as the Celtics but they also have other key role players who are getting up in age, such as Metta World Peace (32) and Matt Barnes (32).
This will not be Bryant’s last shot at winning a ring by any means but the Lakers are likely in a three-year window with the core of this team. Going in the team’s favor is the play of Andrew Bynum (24), who has established himself as one of the elite centers in the NBA.
Then, there are the Spurs, a team that’s nucleus is made up of Tony Parker (30 in 12 days), Manu Ginobli (34), and Tim Duncan (36). The Spurs look good having finished with the best record in the Western Conference in the regular season, but one wonders how much longer this trio can continue to display greatness with all the added miles on their legs?
These playoffs are exciting and important to all teams competing, however it is these three teams that may not have too many more shots at winning a title in the near future, without having to rebuild their roster’s first. Make the best of the opportunity, while you can.
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