2008
2007
Cleveland Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference finals last 2009. They were annihilted though by the Orlando Magic after winning their series 4-1. They recently was defeated by the Boston Celtics in the 2nd round of 2010 NBA playoffs.
Glenn doc Rivers
Boston celtics
It is entirely possible for the lakers to win the NBA championship. They are about to enter the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. If they win, they will face the winner of the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic series. They won the championship last year and can win again.
Larry bird
The Detroit Lions last playoff appearance was 1999, their last conference championship was in 1957 also that was the year of their last championship.
Doc Rivers, The Boston Celtics, June 2008
2009
This year.
Prior to 2008 that was 1987 with the Lakers defeating the Celtics, 4 games to 2, to win the NBA championship.
As of 2014, the Celtics have won 17 NBA Championships. They won the first one in 1957. They won every one from 1959 to 1966. They also won from 1968 to 1969 and in 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, and 2008.