LYNN — As the Celtics Nation celebrate the NBA Finals, it’s a moment that some of Boston’s younger sports enthusiasts have yet to experience. Although the games probably passed at bedtime.
“How old were you in 2010?” journalist Tiffany Chan asked a boy at the Lynn Boys and Girls Club. “Uh, zero,” said Manny Santana, 8.
2010. C the last time the Celtics reached the NBA Finals against another California team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
The youngsters of the Lynn Boys and Girls Club were born at the time, but they have a lot to say about the Eastern Finals MVP: Jayson Tatum.
“It succeeds each and every time,” said Armani Rosario, 10.
“No, it doesn’t,” said Christopher Menjivar, 11. “He’s a smart player, but his feelings will take hold of him. “
Having your home team on a streak of championship names is inspiring, especially for those who aspire to qualify for the league.
Basketball groups from St. Mary’s to Lynn’s top boys’ and women’s schools are Division III state champions.
“I grew up watching Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce play,” St. Brown’s moment explained. Clark. Mary, Michelle Azzun. ” I wanted to do that too and started betting basketball. “
Four wins from a parade on Boylston Street, a championship win that even the youngest would be old to remember.