The first lottery draft still rates the best

As we celebrate the 25th draft under the lottery system, Page 2 looks back and grades the previous 24 drafts.

The best draft picks in NBA history, Nos. 1 through 60

Wonder who the best No. 5 overall NBA draft pick of the lottery era was? We rate the best at every slot, Nos. 1-60.

From Celtic pride to Celtic shame

From the owner to the GM to the coach to the media, Bill Simmons wants to know why he's the only one not drinking the Celtics' Kool-Aid.

Links of the day

Links of the day

Links of the day

Links of the day

Links of the day

Links of the day

McGrady can be a mystery

When you watch Tracy McGrady, you see two different players -- but be patient. The better one will prevail.

State of the Celtics, Part II

Like it or not, you're going to have to listen to Bill Simmons rant about the Celtics for a while.

Give me liberty or give me new Celtics' management! One Writers' Bloc member can't take any more.

East future belongs to King James

The NBA West may be Goliath but the East has LeBron James and a retooled Knicks team, writes Ralph Wiley.

NBA Draft Wacky Bracket

Just how does a team of best and worst No. 1 overall picks stack up against the No. 2s, 3s, 4s ...?

We're hungry for seconds

Now that the NBA is down to its elite eight, Charley Rosen breaks down each second-round series.

Beware the darkhorses

Charley Rosen takes a look at two dark horse teams with their eyes on the NBA Finals.

A no-Vin situation for the Celts

The Sports Guy saw the Celtics headed toward a cliff with the Vin Baker trade and couldn't stop them.

Idiot's Guide to the NBA draft

Page 2's Bill Simmons explains the science of the NBA draft so that anyone can understand.