The Most Important Invisible Man In Boston

by Jeff Clark on Sep 26, 2009 1:14 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Quick, who is the most important man to the Celtics title hopes that is almost never talked about?

The answer: Trainer Ed Lacerete

I bring this up because he was recently honored by his peers. In fact, they named an award after him.

BOSTON (September 25, 2009) – The National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA) has recognized Boston Celtics Athletic Trainer Ed Lacerte by creating and awarding him the Ed Lacerte Service Award. Lacerte was honored at an awards ceremony held in Chicago in May for his contributions and exceptional service and assistance to the NBATA.

Congrats to man who has been overseeing the health of the Celtics for over 22 years. He deserves some recognition. Because despite his importance, he's hardly ever talked about. He's like that guy that is in the background of all the yearbook pictures but never featured. Yet he literally holds the fate of the franchise in his hands (as he stretches out KG's knee in a rehab workout).

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Good for Ed

Yeah, the athletic trainers for any sports team are virtually ignored. I can’t say I know any of the top of my head. Good to know Ed get his well deserved due. : )

by Tai on Sep 26, 2009 2:13 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed

Seems like he was there for all the Big 3 years. He’s survived a lot of bosses (the coach, I assume) through a lot of horrible years. No one else brought in “their guy” (as you might have expected of Kentucky’s philandering coach whose name I won’t mention) . No one tried or succeeded in blaming the trainer. He must be good at what he does and he has brought along two guys in Brian Doo and ?? which shows a solid approach to current thinking – more is better as far as PT.

by Wildblu1 on Sep 26, 2009 7:14 AM EDT reply actions