Orlando had a hell of a time getting past Boston and then went on to beat Cleveland down so it isn't out of line to say that a healthy Boston team could be going to the Finals right now. If Rondo continues to grow and if the Celtics can find a quality SG (so Ray Allen can come off the bench) Boston can be relevant for another 2-3 years.
By definition, a guarantee implies some fort of compensation if what is promised is not delivered... Perhaps if someone actually held sports stars up to their guarantees, say, half their salary that year if the fail to deliver, they wouldn't be so quick to speak out.
if they are healthy maybe, since rondo is becoming a all star player, but The Houston Rocket is taking it onces yao develop his mid range jump shot.