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Lebron James says he is going to change his number next year from #23 to #6 because he believes that no one should be allowed to wear that number, including himself. So as Celtics fans how should we take this? Obviously he is referring to not being allowed to wear Michael Jordans # because he is probably non-arguably the best individual talent that the league has ever seen, but why the #6?

Lebron needs a history lesson, and quickly. #6 is the number that Bill Russell wore for his entire career as a Boston Celtic. #6 is the number that Bill Russell wore for 13 years as a Boston Celtic. He won 11 championships in the 13 years that he was on that team.  

Enough Yapping here are a few of the accolades that made Russell the best:

-11 Championships in 13 seasons

- Won the 1956 NCAA championship with the Univeristy of San Fransisco

- Won 5 MVP titles

- Collected 51 rebounds in a single game

- Still holds the record for most rebounds in one half with 32

- All Time record holder for playoff rebounds with 21,620

- 12 straight seasons of 1,000 rebounds or more

- NBA Finals MVP Award is named after Bill Russell

Lets Let these two pecks tell the story:

Pickas greatest of all time Bill Russell.

Pickalicous

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One more time! Ozz back in the drivers seat since Picka is still fuming over the fact that there was a red M&M in his bowl of green ones in his green room (shhh don't tell him, but I put it there). I'm here again to deliver some more chocolatey goodness to ya.

This for the most part is a Celtics blog, but since Picka isn't here I can do whatever the hell I want and today we're going to talk about hockey. I've pretty much not cared about the sport, always thinking that it was cool when they fought, but that's about it. This all changed last month when the lovely lady in my life gave me the gift of Bruins tickets for my birthday. WIN! Last night we went and man was it great!

Now I could give you all the stats, and play-by-plays, and opinions on who was good and who wasn't BLAH BLAH BLAH...but that would be boring. If you want all that stuff go to the Herald or something. Or better yet, complain to Picka and have him give you all that info.

The game was vs the Toronto Maple Leaves, and you could say this was payback for what happend in Vancouver. Don Cherry even came down from the frozen north to represent, sans the red velvet suit and awesome tie. Man that was a great tie!

The first goal was scored by the Bruins less than 2mins into the game but was recalled after a BS call by the ref. FAIL! During Celtics games people cheer when the Celts score a basket, during a Bruins game however they go FACKING NUTS! Which, I guess is expected in a sport that naturally has low scores. Imagine if you stood up everytme the Celts scored? You would have buns of steel! There were also a lot more fights than I expected. I have to say, you have to respect a sport that allows it's players to fight each other. I'm not condoning violence and I don't really feel bad for them cause they're large physically fit men, with padding on most of their body.  They can take a few punches and are usually fine.

As with any game in the Garden, you have the Battle of the Fans on the Jumbotron. Ya know, now that I think about it, Jumbotron is really a dumb name for that thing. Hell, is it even called that any more!? Anyway, last night we had a fat kid in a foam bear head, a guy in a rainbow hat, Jesus and a woman with really large boobs who apparently hearts Lucic. In the end the kid in the bear head one the grand prize - a pizza from one of the ice girls.

The game ended in a shootout with the Bruins winning the game. I was very satisfied with my experience and hope to return again soon. And the Bruins win almost makes me feel better about the Celtics playing like old men.

- Ozz

Ozz here, and let me start by saying that the Power Puff Girls reference was not intended in the title. Ok on with the show! Your boy Picklicous made his television debut on Gang Green TV last night. Local show shot out in Winthrop, MA. Not only did Picka represent the Shamrock but he may also in the near future put up the flaming gauntlets in a possible NBA Jam tourney. HE'S ON FIRE!

You can check out the whole show, which is recommended if you love (or hate them right now) the Celts or you can skip ahead to 07:45 to see Picka in action.