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| 2007-2008 NBA Champions - Boston Celtics | 
 enlarge | Actors: Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Rajan Rondo
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.98
Buy New: $13.32
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 3713
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 60
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1000038141
UPC: 883929016051
EAN: 0883929016051
ASIN: B0015XHR5M
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 15, 2008
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Product Description
Get an inside look at the NBA Champions regular season triumphant playoff run and NBA Finals victory. Provides an all-access pass to exclusive interviews behind-the-scenes action and an unforgettable courtside view of the NBA Finals.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SPORTS/GAMES/BASKETBALL UPC: 883929016051 Manufacturer No: 1000038141
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 Nice, but nothing special July 12, 2008
16 out of 19 found this review helpful
Having suffered through 22 years of decline and mediocrity since the last time the Celtics were in the NBA Finals, no one could have been happier than me when I heard a DVD of the championship season was going to be released.
The best things about the DVD are the extras. You get to see the final QUARTERS of the Semi-Finals against the Cavs and Conference Finals against the Pistons. You are also treated to the interview between Kevin Garnett and Bill Russell, like two eras in the same room together. There are a couple of other small extras, but nothing noteworthy.
The rest of the DVD is a 60 minute recap of the 2008 season and playoff run. It flows nicely and it has a lot of "behind the scenes" stuff as well. By that, I mean you hear some huddle conversation, post game locker room chatter and the like. But it's nothing special. I did enjoy the snippet that Doc Rivers explains the term "umbuntu", which becomes the Celtics' mantra for the season.
But, for $17, I would have hoped for a little more, especially when it comes to the playoffs. I would have liked to see a lot more of the historic comeback in Game 4 against the Lakers. I would have liked to see some highlights from the All-Star game, which the Big Three all attended.
If you sre a Celtics fan, it is a nice video for posterity. And there isn't anything BAD about it. But I think for the money, the fans deserve a little more than what we get. Like I said, it moves along nicely. But it really doesn't seem like anything special.
Should you buy it? It's your call.
 Well rounded, 77 minute recap with loads of extras; and well worth it. August 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
First of all, ignore the back of the DVD, as the main program runs a full 77 minutes, not 60. When this first came out, I was very hesitant due to the short running time (which I thought was only 60) and rather steep price. However, finding it now for a good price and watching how good the main program is, and how long and fulfiling it is, this is well worth the cash. That's not even to mention all the loads of extras this one disc comes with.
You get the "I Am A Celtic" documentary, which features excellent interviews with Bob Cousy, Sam Jones, and John Havlicek. It features a lot of clips that are in the main program, but also comes with a lot of stuff I'd never seen before, including the "race" Doc had at one practice, where he made everyone who lost to him in a sprint take an extra round of practice. He cheated and got a head start and I had only read about this in an article when it happened, and it was nice to see the video behind it. Both this documentary and the main show contain a lot of humorous and insightful looks into practice, the preseason, and behind the scenes with the coaches and players. Having seen the entire year unfold on TV, these not on television moments made for a very entertaining watch.
You also get two full 4th quarters from Game 7 of the Cleveland series, and Game 6 of the Detroit series. Very welcomed extras and nice to see this historic quarters in their entirety. We will certainly get the entire Lakers series when the full Celtics box set comes out, so there's no need to complain about not getting them now. We already get what I feel is a great compliment of features for this price. There are also 7 other bonus features which include features on Ray Allen, Bill Russell and KG, Paul Pierce, and Danny Ainge.
Back to the main show, where we get about 18 minutes of preseason and regular season coverage, then onto the Eastern Conference playoffs for a good 25 minutes, until the 43 minute mark, and then a full half hour of the Lakers/Celtics Finals. While they didn't dwell too deeply on any one game, it was a well balanced showing of the highlights. The credits then roll with some humorous and candid moments of the team, ending the program at the 77 minute mark.
I think it was good that I waited nearly 2 months to pick this DVD up, as watching it in the weeks after the win, when the DVD first came out, may have been too premature, and not as impactful as seeing it now, after going a long time without a good Celtics fill. I did seem to have a problem with the narrator at first, as he seemed kind of dull. However, as it got deeper and deeper into the show, he seems to grow on you, and to the point where he fits in nicely and his delivery and flow is perfect.
An excellent all around DVD, and in my opinion, well worth it to any Celtics fan. It's one for the collection, and will be a compliment to the box set due out in November.
Rivalries Never Die June 13, 2008
2 out of 30 found this review helpful
22 May 2008.
I have a dream, that 2008 will see the rekindling of an age old rivalry.
We hold these truths to be self evident, that some basketball teams (Boston and L.A) are more equal than others.
The 60's, The 80's and now the 2000's with Garnett and Kobe.
The finals are not yet upon us. At the time this was written the Conference Finals were just underway. I'm just hoping that L.A and Boston can meet in the final. That would be beautifully poetic.
We will see in the weeks to come if this comment will be irrelevent or prophetic.
Watch this space...
17th on the 17th June 18, 2008
2 out of 19 found this review helpful
Now that the Boston Celtics have won, I can't wait for this DVD to come out. I hope the expanded edition will have the Detroit and LA Lakers series in their entirety, as well as the conversation between Bill Russell & Kevin Garnett.
Ubuntu!
Great piece DVD August 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
They touch on obtaining the Big 3, the regular season and obviously all 26 playoff games! Runs a little more than an hour and it's worth the price. Lots of behind the locker room scenes...all-around solid DVD.
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