Boston Celtics

I've heard mention time after time that the Celtics could soon win their first championship since 1986. The undertone is that Celtics fans have waited a long time for this. Maybe I'm starting to get self-conscious about the overflow of riches Boston fans have fell into these past few years but the attitude that Celtics fans have waited a long time for this is a bit off-putting for me.

Consider that since 1986 only 6 franchises have won a championship. There are 30 NBA franchises - so that means that 23 franchises have either never won a championship or have had to wait longer than the Celtics current 22-year wait.

I mean try explaining to Cleveland Cavaliers fans or Knicks fans that the fans of Boston have been patient.