When the Boston Celtics traded for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to complement Paul Pierce, it looked like another case of random talent-bunching that's plagued past franchises. The notorious Portland "Jail Blazer" teams of the late 1990's were loaded with talent, and also with criminal offenses, enough to end an historic run of sellout crowds. But this Celtics team has cruised to a similarly historic 29-5 start. Likewise, the modern edition of the Trail Blazers, flush with rookies and unprovens, rode a 13-game winning streak.
What's the secret?
Said Jason Kapono, whose more talented Toronto Raptors team lost to the Blazers during their run, "Their chemistry is so good right now, and that's so hard to deal with."
Talent undoubtedly plays a part in success. But teamwork -- including selflessness and hard work -- is the difference between a work of art and just another shoddily-glued vase.
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