Take a look at great pro sports franchises... and take a look at crappy ones. Chances are you'll find one common thread: The success of a franchise usually hinges on good ownership. And good ownership usually means (a) the willingness to spend money and (b) the willingness to hold players accountable for their actions.We've seen the latter in action when Wyc publicly scolded Glen Davis for the altercation that led to his broken thumb. Message sent: The man who cuts your checks isn't happy with you. Shape up... or you'll be somewhere else, fast.As for spending money? That's never been a problem for Wyc. The Celtics, committed to almost $30 million worth of contracts this summer with the Rasheed Wallace, Glen Davis, Marquis Daniels and Shelden Williams signings. The salary cap this year is $57.7 million. The luxury tax is $69.92 million. The Celtics payroll is $84.2. Toss in the dollar-for-dollar tax this year, and the Celtics are shelling out about $100 ...
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