Celtics start new season, celebrate old season

[float=right][/float]Tonight in the Garden, the Boston Celtics will play their season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers led by Olympic champion and gold medal winner LeBron James but first, in a pre-game ceremony, the Celtics will raise the championship banner, their 17th, and receive their championship rings for their preeminent success beating LA to win the 2008 NBA Championship.

Coverage starts at 7 PM on TNT. Tip-off at 8.