The Celtics 2008 championship ceremony Celtics players and team personnel gathered to raise the Celtics' 17th NBA championship banner during ceremonies prior to the season opener against the Cleveland Caveliers. Celtics players raised the franchise's 17th championship banner prior to the season opener. Celtics players Paul Pierce (left), Ray Allen (center), Kevin Garnett (right) and Rajon Rondo looked on during the banner raising ceremony. Celtics players raised the banner together during the pregame ceremony. Celtics players looked on as the 17th championship banner was raised to the rafters. As the Celtics prepared to raise the flag, the scoreboard showed a player showing his ring. Celtics forward Kevin Garnett reacted after receiving his championship ring during celebrations. Paul Pierce reacted after receiving his championship ring during the pregame ceremony. Celtics center Kendrick Perkins acknowledged the crowd as he received his championship ring. Celtics head coach reacted to the ovation he received when he was called to receive his championship ring. NBA Commissioner David Stern (left) shook hands withCeltics coach Doc Rivers (right)as Rivers touched the Larry O'Brien Trophy during the pregame celebration. Newly promoted President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge acknowledged the fans as he accepted his championship ring. Former Celtics M.L. Carr, Tom Sanders and Cedric Maxwell presented Paul Pierce (center) with the Larry O'Brien trophy during pregame celebrations. As they were about to raise the flag, an emotional Pierce carried the championship trophy as he got together with former Celtics greats (left to right) Jo Jo White, Bob Cousy, and John Havlicek. After the banner and ring ceremonies were over, an tearful Pierce went into the crowd, and after hugging his fiancee (left), and his mother (second from left) the captain headed back to his teammates. A shot of the 2008 Boston Celtics championship ring prior to the season opener. Before the Celtics began the defense of their 2008 championship against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a rainbow appeared over the building across from the TD Banknorth Garden.
great looking pics.. those championship rings are very kool. can't wait to see how they make the one for next year
