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Lin Qi rebuilt the Celtics around Kevin Garnett, developing him through a difficult first season and reshaping the roster with trades and free-agent signings. Boston established itself as a defensive team with a strong bench, while Lin Qi turned his attention to the rising Lakers.
Lin Qi guided Boston through playoff runs, rebuilt the roster, and bought the Celtics after the team collapsed under Rick Pitino. During the lockout, he secured Kevin Garnett’s future and assembled a deep team that finished first in the shortened season before beginning a playoff rematch with the Knicks.
Boston won the 1999 NBA championship, and Lin Qi rebuilt the roster, expanded European partnerships, and helped change NBA defensive rules. The Celtics followed a 65-17 season with playoff sweeps and took a 2-0 Eastern Conference Finals lead over Indiana as Reggie Miller prepared for Game 3.
Lin Qi led Boston to a championship while rebuilding the Celtics, launching the EBA, and helping Paul Pierce recover from a stabbing. The Celtics began a long winning streak, lost it to Dallas, and sent five players to the All-Star Game as Kobe Bryant and Gregg Popovich prepared to challenge them.
Lin Qi led Boston to a third straight championship, then rebuilt its roster and completed his purchase of the Celtics. The team opened the next season with a blowout win as Lin Qi managed player development, injuries, and internal tensions.
Lin Qi led Boston to its fourth straight championship before David Stern forced him to break up the Celtics and suspended him. From outside the NBA, Lin Qi built new basketball projects and continued scouting prospects for Boston’s future.
Lin Qi reshaped Boston and challenged the Bulls’ dependence on Kobe Bryant, then watched the Celtics lose a seven-game Finals to the Lakers. After his suspension, he rebuilt the roster, advanced EBA’s plans, and began shaping a new offense around Dwyane Wade.
Lin Qi shaped Boston’s roster, offense, and league influence while advancing Kobe Bryant’s Converse deal and supporting Dwyane Wade’s rise. Boston began to make the Wallace Screen work, and Ron Artest returned from his music tour determined to keep his place in the rotation.
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