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The Boston Celtics are back front-and-center these days, thanks to the off-season acquisitions of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.

With all the recent talk about the Celtics finally being relevant again, it made me think: When was the last time they were relevant? Obviously they were a big deal with Larry Bird, but were they considered favorites anywhere between then and now?

First off, let's define relevant. I'm not talking about going to the finals when I say relevant, I'm simply saying that they are a contender and considered a threat. The Larry Bird led Celtics, much like the Red Auerbach coached squad before that, were considered a threat even on the decline.

1995 is the only year between Bird's days and now that the Celtics seemed like any sort of threat. Nonetheless, I would argue that they weren't in contention. Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker were doing all they could, but they weren't going to win the Championship.

Now, with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce leading the way, they are destined for greatness. Will they win it all? We don't know just yet. We do know, however, that they have three of the biggest names in the business and are sure to create a buzz everywhere they go.

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