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Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, left, hands the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy to Kevin Garnett during an event held at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Thursday. The event took place prior to a championship parade thrown in honor of Celtics, who captured the 17th NBA title in franchise history earlier this week.

Photo: AP/Elise Amendola