1) No Garnett?
Four days ago in Utah Kevin Garnett limped off the court with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. That was a very unpleasant moment. Forty eight hours later we heard the injury was not critical. What a relief to finally take in some air after two straight days of breath holding. I never realized how important oxygen was!
So what have the Celtics done without their best player? Win. Boston is 5-0 this season without Mr. Garnett and 14-2 without him since he moved over from the land o' lakes. That's incredible!
They can't win a title without Garnett but they can win some games for a while.
2) Doc
This nonKevin winning percentage alone is adequate proof of just how great a coach Doc Rivers is. This is not like filling Robert Parish's spot with Bill Walton for a short time. Doc subs Brian Scalabrine for Garnett and wins. Then Scalabrine goes down and he plugs in Big Baby and still wins... against good teams on the road. The team never loses faith in one another. The team just keeps going forward. Great great job Doc.
3) Scalabrine
Speaking of Brian Scalabrine-- No one has risen in the eyes of Celtic observers more. In just a few months he's gone from a novelty equivalent of the departed mascot Lucky to indispensible understudy and calming veteran presence. Admit it: When Scal went out you said to yourself, "Oh no! We NEED him!"
4) Scalabrine and Rondo
And speaking more of Scalabrine-- Rajon Rondo made a fascinating statement that he loves playing with Scal on the floor because the big redhead regularly moves to the corner on offense taking a tall defender with him. This opens up the middle for Rondo's drives. With Jersey Red on the floor opportunities are created for Rondo that are not available when Garnett, Perkins, Baby, and Powe play in some tandem combination.
Last night is a perfect example. Scal plays most of the first quarter and Rondo scores 11. Scal goes out and Rondo only scores 3 the rest of the way.
5) Rondo
The incredible Rondo has run another point guard gauntlet on this extended road trip: So far he's faced Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, and Chauncey Billups. That's five straight guys who will some day get hall of fame consideration.
Question: How did he do? Answer: On average a lot better than they did.
Here's Rondo vs. 5 all stars over that period:
Points: Rondo 86, All Stars 66.
Assists: Rondo 50, All Stars 41.
Rebs: Rondo 38, All Stars 11.
If it wasn't for early foul trouble in Utah it would have been even more lopsided.
6) 666666
Phew, compiling data is hard! I'm never doing that again.
Hey while I was laboring I noticed an oddity in the box score from the Phoenix game: 6 guys were tied for the game high in rebounds at 6 each: Rondo, Perkins, Pierce, House, Powe, and Shaq. Is that an all time record of lowest top rebounder in a game? Anybody know?
7) Mikki Moore to the Rescue
The Moore I think about it, the Moore I believe this will work. Yes he's not strong, doesn't rebound much, or block shots, but what he does well will be magnified and multiplied on this wonderful Celtic team. He brings energy, plays good team defense (as opposed to bodying down low), can shoot the midranger, can run, and is tall. In Boston he'll inject that energy into the team. He'll be faster, taller, and will shoot better...
...well that last statement is a fabrication, but you get the idea.
8) More Rondoness
It's been argued over and over by the addled antiRondo faction on the internet that Rondo's stats are bogus; that they are inflated because he plays with Garnett. So when Garnett goes out what happens to Rondo's stats? Minutes- up. Shots- up. Points- up. Rebounds- up. Assists- up. Rondo critics, shut- up.
9) Saer Sene and the Renounced Senegalese
The man with the longest arms in the history of the NBA is available. Mouhamed Saer Sene has been waived by OKC. Want him? No? Didn't think so.
Cheikh Samb also of Senegal, has likewise been waived. Is it an international conspiracy against this African nation?
10) Baby and Powe
It would be wrong to not save the last "thing" to briefly discuss the contributions of Glen Big Baby Davis and Leon Powe. As previously mentioned they are both playing well at the same time, something that has not happened before. They are playing together and gaining poise. It cannot be overstated how important this is. If they continue on their current path, it is the difference between a championship and no championship.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
10 things at the break
1) A Call For Charity
Rondo is so good with so much room to grow it's scary.
I do not (DO NOT) understand the vocal legion of basketball viewers who STILL insist he is sub par. This is wanton dumbness that can only be hurting these fine people in other aspects of their lives.
Can't anyone help them?
2) Coach Thibs
Doc got booted and Mr.T (I pity the poor fool who doesn't play defense) took over. He did what I would do if I ran the zoo: Keep Rondo In The Game. I mean I understand Rondo's a slightly built fellow who takes a pounding but when he's pacing the offense everything becomes simple and beautiful.
Mr. T just kept Rondo in there, something he could afford to do with a week of rest approaching; with Rondo playing Robin to Pierce's caped crusader the Celtics took the game over in the fourth and swept by the hapless unbranded cows.
3) Trade Deadline Nears
Will they or won't they? After much thought my best guess is... I dunno. Trades often come together at the last possible minute so to coin a phrase "anything is possible." Around the league some owners are desperately trying to win while others are just as desperately trying to keep their business empires afloat. Between those factors there are plenty of teams looking to Monty Hall it this week.
In all the chaos there is a possibility for the Celtics to get involved, perhaps as a third team facilitating a deal.
4) Perkins...
...has not been the same since his shoulder injury. At least he's not out though. With so many big name guys going down for the season there's something to be thankful for, and isn't Valentine's Day all about giving thanks? (Oh wait that's the November one isn't it?)
5) Nowitzki and Pierce
The two have been linked since they went back to back in the draft years ago. For a long time everybody felt sorry for Pierce while saying how lucky Dirk was to play with a talented franchise and for a deep-pocketed free-spending owner.
As the old song goes, who's sorry now? Dallas is ok but no contender. Dirk doesn't have much talent around him. Mr. Cuban is still wealthy but somehow eerily disturbing (don't you think?) While Paul Pierce is the happy thriving defending champ and Finals MVP.
6) A Lack Of Tallness?
Perhaps.
Do you toss and turn wondering what will become of you in May and June with only Baby and Powe anchoring the interior of the second unit? Think of this: They've never both played well at the same time until now. Yes it's true. For the first time ever Leon and Glen are starting to play well as a pair.
Shhh... don't tell anyone but this could be huge.
7) Marion Traded To Toronto
First off Jermaine's not really helping Miami. He's not really helping anybody. He's only a place holder now.
The other thought: Is there a clause in Marcus Banks and Shawn Marion's contracts that says they must never ever be parted til the end of time? Antoine Walker and Tony Delk did the same dance a few years back, remember?
No Raptor fans, this doesn't help you much either. Since his contract is short, you do get to rid yourself of Marion soon though. Just know that Marcus Banks has to leave at the same time.
Also your future's very bright with Joey, Kris and Jason.
8) One-handed Rebound
Did anyone else see Rondo rebound the ball one handed in the middle of the lane to start a break (I think in the first half)? The ball caromed out and Rondo just caught it one handed like it was a softball and he had a glove on.
Connie Hawkins used to do that, but I've never seen a point guard do it.
9) Record
The Celtics are one game ahead of last year's pace. True.
10) Title
It's coming. Again. Have faith.
If you're complaining instead of enjoying this team please change before you ruin your life. It's for your own good.
Rondo is so good with so much room to grow it's scary.
I do not (DO NOT) understand the vocal legion of basketball viewers who STILL insist he is sub par. This is wanton dumbness that can only be hurting these fine people in other aspects of their lives.
Can't anyone help them?
2) Coach Thibs
Doc got booted and Mr.T (I pity the poor fool who doesn't play defense) took over. He did what I would do if I ran the zoo: Keep Rondo In The Game. I mean I understand Rondo's a slightly built fellow who takes a pounding but when he's pacing the offense everything becomes simple and beautiful.
Mr. T just kept Rondo in there, something he could afford to do with a week of rest approaching; with Rondo playing Robin to Pierce's caped crusader the Celtics took the game over in the fourth and swept by the hapless unbranded cows.
3) Trade Deadline Nears
Will they or won't they? After much thought my best guess is... I dunno. Trades often come together at the last possible minute so to coin a phrase "anything is possible." Around the league some owners are desperately trying to win while others are just as desperately trying to keep their business empires afloat. Between those factors there are plenty of teams looking to Monty Hall it this week.
In all the chaos there is a possibility for the Celtics to get involved, perhaps as a third team facilitating a deal.
4) Perkins...
...has not been the same since his shoulder injury. At least he's not out though. With so many big name guys going down for the season there's something to be thankful for, and isn't Valentine's Day all about giving thanks? (Oh wait that's the November one isn't it?)
5) Nowitzki and Pierce
The two have been linked since they went back to back in the draft years ago. For a long time everybody felt sorry for Pierce while saying how lucky Dirk was to play with a talented franchise and for a deep-pocketed free-spending owner.
As the old song goes, who's sorry now? Dallas is ok but no contender. Dirk doesn't have much talent around him. Mr. Cuban is still wealthy but somehow eerily disturbing (don't you think?) While Paul Pierce is the happy thriving defending champ and Finals MVP.
6) A Lack Of Tallness?
Perhaps.
Do you toss and turn wondering what will become of you in May and June with only Baby and Powe anchoring the interior of the second unit? Think of this: They've never both played well at the same time until now. Yes it's true. For the first time ever Leon and Glen are starting to play well as a pair.
Shhh... don't tell anyone but this could be huge.
7) Marion Traded To Toronto
First off Jermaine's not really helping Miami. He's not really helping anybody. He's only a place holder now.
The other thought: Is there a clause in Marcus Banks and Shawn Marion's contracts that says they must never ever be parted til the end of time? Antoine Walker and Tony Delk did the same dance a few years back, remember?
No Raptor fans, this doesn't help you much either. Since his contract is short, you do get to rid yourself of Marion soon though. Just know that Marcus Banks has to leave at the same time.
Also your future's very bright with Joey, Kris and Jason.
8) One-handed Rebound
Did anyone else see Rondo rebound the ball one handed in the middle of the lane to start a break (I think in the first half)? The ball caromed out and Rondo just caught it one handed like it was a softball and he had a glove on.
Connie Hawkins used to do that, but I've never seen a point guard do it.
9) Record
The Celtics are one game ahead of last year's pace. True.
10) Title
It's coming. Again. Have faith.
If you're complaining instead of enjoying this team please change before you ruin your life. It's for your own good.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
10 things about Baby, Powe, playoffs, and all stars
I have a few thoughts during this, the relentless march to banner 18:
1) Big Baby's Resurgence
Remember all the calls for metaphorical infanticide? You probably do since they were still taking place only a month ago. Then something wonderful happened: Glen Davis got into playing shape. That's all it ever was. He came into camp a little heavier and a lot slower. The advantage Baby has over other players is his incredible quickness to size ratio. Without that he is not very useful. Now that his turbo-tootsies have returned Mr. Baby is back on a positive career path.
2) Big Baby's Expanding Game
He can shoot too and not just from five feet and in. Big Baby is by no means the first Celtic frontcourter to expand his range. Ryan Gomes comes to mind as a recent example. Let me go back further though:
Long ago in the 1970's the Celtics drafted a great young center whose nickname also started with the word Big. Big Red was a marvel. Dave Cowens was undersized for the 5 spot but absolutely ferocious. The Celtic coach was Tommy Heinsohn (For those who didn't see the 70's teams play you really missed something. Think Mike D'Antoni style offense coupled with matching defense.)
Because Cowens was so quick he was routinely open for the long jumper. Tommy told Dave to shoot it. Dave replied I can't shoot it, I'll miss. Tommy said it doesn't matter if you miss; if you shoot it now you'll hit it later. And that's what happened.
Returning to the present, Doc and Baby have gone through the exact same conversation. I wonder if Tommy told Doc the Cowens story.
3) Leon
Have the same people who were Baby bashing seamlessly switched to Powe pummeling? Don't you remember how great Leon was in the Finals? Remember how well he started the season? He hasn't forgotten how to play; he's just going through a rough stretch and has gotten inconsistent minutes because of it. Leon shall return!
Leon can play. Baby can play. Quit waiting until guys go through hard times so you can enthusiastically kick them when they're down.
(Scalabrine can play too.)
4) The Final Play Of The Philly Game...
...after Ray Allen hit that shot. Doc wisely placed long tall Patrick O'Bryant on the inbounds then comically motioned for him to wave his arms. Patrick mimicked Doc, jumping and waving like crazy, setting up a frenzied human barrier. The pass had to go over those wildly flailing arms and it sailed high, never having a chance to find it's intended Sixer target. I only note that because it was Patrick's first chance contributing to a critical moment in a win. It was effective and funny.
5) Ball Kids
You know those memos Mike Gorman reads every game advertising, "You can be a Celtics ball kid. You must be ages 13 to 18."
That's nice and all but I have a recommendation: How 'bout give the kids a rest and try some variety: "You can be a Celtics ball geezer. You must be ages 73 to 78."
On second thought, nevermind.
6) A Good Suggestion
That was a dumb idea. Here's a great one:
Via TrueHoop: "The TrueHoop Network gangs up to deliver a killer set of suggestions to reform All-Star Weekend. D-League All-Stars vs. Rookies, anyone?"
http://www.thetwomangame.com/2009/02/scorers-table-all-star-reform/
"Mike Kurylo, Knickerblogger: I’d like to see the freshmen play the NBDL All Stars. It’s become apparent that the NBDL is a viable source of NBA level talent. I think this would be a competitive game, since each has something valuable to play for. The D-Leaguers will be fighting to show that they belong in the league, and they may have an extra chip on their shoulder playing millionaire rookies."
Wouldn't that be cool?
7) HORSE
In case you missed it, the Celtic representative for horse should be Rajon Rondo.
Garnett speaking about Rondo:
"Paul [Pierce] told me never to play that man in H-O-R-S-E and I had to learn the hard way," admits Garnett. "He's really good at using the basket, he's really good at using the backboard and really good with the English. He makes it look easy."
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/12/16/rondos_mates_quick_with_the_compliments/?page=2
8) Shorthanded
Before we go through another whiny year of "woe is us" excuses from Laker likers over Bynum's injury, I have two things to point out:
The Celtics won the Finals easily last year playing THREE injured starters.
Three times that I can recall off the top of my head the Celtics lost championships because of injuries: Russell vs. the Hawks in the late 50's. Havlicek vs. the Knicks in the mid 70's. McHale and Walton in 1987. It happens. It's unfortunate. It's part of the game.
9) Quick Hits on the Philly Game
I think Ray sealed the all star replacement spot with that shot.
Uncharacteristically Rondo sort of channeled Tony Allen last night, alternating wonderful possessions with turnovers. He shot 9 for 12 from the field and had 8 assists but gave up the ball 7 times.
Two nice passes Paul Pierce; twice in the last minute.
Good pick on that last play Big Baby.
10) The Celtics Have To Do It Themselves
It was actually better for Boston with Jameer Nelson healthy. Before, Orlando had a decent shot at taking out Cleveland in the playoffs had the seedings worked out. Now Cleveland and Boston meet in the Eastern Finals which like last season will be the REAL FINALS.
1) Big Baby's Resurgence
Remember all the calls for metaphorical infanticide? You probably do since they were still taking place only a month ago. Then something wonderful happened: Glen Davis got into playing shape. That's all it ever was. He came into camp a little heavier and a lot slower. The advantage Baby has over other players is his incredible quickness to size ratio. Without that he is not very useful. Now that his turbo-tootsies have returned Mr. Baby is back on a positive career path.
2) Big Baby's Expanding Game
He can shoot too and not just from five feet and in. Big Baby is by no means the first Celtic frontcourter to expand his range. Ryan Gomes comes to mind as a recent example. Let me go back further though:
Long ago in the 1970's the Celtics drafted a great young center whose nickname also started with the word Big. Big Red was a marvel. Dave Cowens was undersized for the 5 spot but absolutely ferocious. The Celtic coach was Tommy Heinsohn (For those who didn't see the 70's teams play you really missed something. Think Mike D'Antoni style offense coupled with matching defense.)
Because Cowens was so quick he was routinely open for the long jumper. Tommy told Dave to shoot it. Dave replied I can't shoot it, I'll miss. Tommy said it doesn't matter if you miss; if you shoot it now you'll hit it later. And that's what happened.
Returning to the present, Doc and Baby have gone through the exact same conversation. I wonder if Tommy told Doc the Cowens story.
3) Leon
Have the same people who were Baby bashing seamlessly switched to Powe pummeling? Don't you remember how great Leon was in the Finals? Remember how well he started the season? He hasn't forgotten how to play; he's just going through a rough stretch and has gotten inconsistent minutes because of it. Leon shall return!
Leon can play. Baby can play. Quit waiting until guys go through hard times so you can enthusiastically kick them when they're down.
(Scalabrine can play too.)
4) The Final Play Of The Philly Game...
...after Ray Allen hit that shot. Doc wisely placed long tall Patrick O'Bryant on the inbounds then comically motioned for him to wave his arms. Patrick mimicked Doc, jumping and waving like crazy, setting up a frenzied human barrier. The pass had to go over those wildly flailing arms and it sailed high, never having a chance to find it's intended Sixer target. I only note that because it was Patrick's first chance contributing to a critical moment in a win. It was effective and funny.
5) Ball Kids
You know those memos Mike Gorman reads every game advertising, "You can be a Celtics ball kid. You must be ages 13 to 18."
That's nice and all but I have a recommendation: How 'bout give the kids a rest and try some variety: "You can be a Celtics ball geezer. You must be ages 73 to 78."
On second thought, nevermind.
6) A Good Suggestion
That was a dumb idea. Here's a great one:
Via TrueHoop: "The TrueHoop Network gangs up to deliver a killer set of suggestions to reform All-Star Weekend. D-League All-Stars vs. Rookies, anyone?"
http://www.thetwomangame.com/2009/02/scorers-table-all-star-reform/
"Mike Kurylo, Knickerblogger: I’d like to see the freshmen play the NBDL All Stars. It’s become apparent that the NBDL is a viable source of NBA level talent. I think this would be a competitive game, since each has something valuable to play for. The D-Leaguers will be fighting to show that they belong in the league, and they may have an extra chip on their shoulder playing millionaire rookies."
Wouldn't that be cool?
7) HORSE
In case you missed it, the Celtic representative for horse should be Rajon Rondo.
Garnett speaking about Rondo:
"Paul [Pierce] told me never to play that man in H-O-R-S-E and I had to learn the hard way," admits Garnett. "He's really good at using the basket, he's really good at using the backboard and really good with the English. He makes it look easy."
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/12/16/rondos_mates_quick_with_the_compliments/?page=2
8) Shorthanded
Before we go through another whiny year of "woe is us" excuses from Laker likers over Bynum's injury, I have two things to point out:
The Celtics won the Finals easily last year playing THREE injured starters.
Three times that I can recall off the top of my head the Celtics lost championships because of injuries: Russell vs. the Hawks in the late 50's. Havlicek vs. the Knicks in the mid 70's. McHale and Walton in 1987. It happens. It's unfortunate. It's part of the game.
9) Quick Hits on the Philly Game
I think Ray sealed the all star replacement spot with that shot.
Uncharacteristically Rondo sort of channeled Tony Allen last night, alternating wonderful possessions with turnovers. He shot 9 for 12 from the field and had 8 assists but gave up the ball 7 times.
Two nice passes Paul Pierce; twice in the last minute.
Good pick on that last play Big Baby.
10) The Celtics Have To Do It Themselves
It was actually better for Boston with Jameer Nelson healthy. Before, Orlando had a decent shot at taking out Cleveland in the playoffs had the seedings worked out. Now Cleveland and Boston meet in the Eastern Finals which like last season will be the REAL FINALS.
Friday, January 2, 2009
10 things about possibly signing Marbury
First a couple of jokes:
1) He's gotta have a leprechaun tattoo on there somewhere.
2) His cousin left a handgun in a locker and needs to get it back.
(cymbal crash) Ok on with the post:
I've never had a good thing to say about this guy. Here's some highlights:
3) Every team he's left has gotten better. Every team he's joined has gotten worse.
4) He's selfish on the court, and...
5) ...he seems just a tiny bit totally out of his freakin' mind.
Having said all that here's why signing Marbury might still be a good idea:
6) Marbury has always been The Man. That's never worked out too well. In Boston though he won't be The Man; he'll only be the sixth man which is a lot easier.
7) Coming off the bench he'll be going against second line players instead of starters most of the time. He still has talent enough to do very well against such guys.
8) The Celtics badly need a scorer to help their second string. Marbury can do that. He also allows Eddie House to play more of his natural off guard spot. So it helps at two positions. It also will help Powe and Baby inside as their men will be shifting away defensively more often.
9) Being a selfish player is really bad when you're starting, but you want your sixth man to have a little of that. He needs to take charge of what has at least temporarily become a moribund second string. Marbury taking some shots a la Andrew Toney could be good.
Finally:
10) Here's the bottom line- Danny and Doc will know BEFORE they sign him if this will work. So if they are for bringing in Marbury that's all you need to know. If he comes here IT WILL WORK. End of story. The skies will clear, Stephon will burst onto the scene as a curiously positive on-court presence and all the problems of his past will vanish like vapor.
BUT if Danny does NOT sign him then you can rest assured that Mr. Marbury is just too non compos mentis, and is too self-centered and toxic to ever help a team win a title.
1) He's gotta have a leprechaun tattoo on there somewhere.
2) His cousin left a handgun in a locker and needs to get it back.
(cymbal crash) Ok on with the post:
I've never had a good thing to say about this guy. Here's some highlights:
3) Every team he's left has gotten better. Every team he's joined has gotten worse.
4) He's selfish on the court, and...
5) ...he seems just a tiny bit totally out of his freakin' mind.
Having said all that here's why signing Marbury might still be a good idea:
6) Marbury has always been The Man. That's never worked out too well. In Boston though he won't be The Man; he'll only be the sixth man which is a lot easier.
7) Coming off the bench he'll be going against second line players instead of starters most of the time. He still has talent enough to do very well against such guys.
8) The Celtics badly need a scorer to help their second string. Marbury can do that. He also allows Eddie House to play more of his natural off guard spot. So it helps at two positions. It also will help Powe and Baby inside as their men will be shifting away defensively more often.
9) Being a selfish player is really bad when you're starting, but you want your sixth man to have a little of that. He needs to take charge of what has at least temporarily become a moribund second string. Marbury taking some shots a la Andrew Toney could be good.
Finally:
10) Here's the bottom line- Danny and Doc will know BEFORE they sign him if this will work. So if they are for bringing in Marbury that's all you need to know. If he comes here IT WILL WORK. End of story. The skies will clear, Stephon will burst onto the scene as a curiously positive on-court presence and all the problems of his past will vanish like vapor.
BUT if Danny does NOT sign him then you can rest assured that Mr. Marbury is just too non compos mentis, and is too self-centered and toxic to ever help a team win a title.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
10 new board suggestions for RealGM
Merry Christmas everyone. Blessings on the day. Especially you Tiny Tim.
RealGM has about 50 basketball discussion boards, but judging by the amount of times the following subjects come up, they could use a few more. Here's some suggestions:
1) The Tommy Board
Yes we know. You hate Tommy. You say he's a homer and that he's the worst announcer in the game. Yet you keep tuning in. Do you turn the sound down and play Vivaldi? No, you just keep listening then get on the internet and gripe about it.
Tough tinsel, Tommy whiners. He was a great player, a brilliant coach, and still knows way more about this game than anyone in your struggling franchise. We love him and he's not going anywhere.
(This would be the most frequented board on that entire website.)
2) The Paul Pierce Fakes Injuries Board
All I have to say is: What pray tell did he gain from this Machiaveliian ploy ?
3) The Paul Pierce Was Nothing Before KG and Ray Allen Arrived Board
This is the first of many discussion groups dedicated to saying each of the Celtics are really not very good because they never won a championship before last year. So if you bring up Paul Pierce, he isn't very good...
4) The Garnett Was Nothing Before Joining Pierce and Ray Allen Board
...they also say Garnett is really not that great because he also never won a title with bad teammates. (Who in the name of James Naismath ever has?)
So every time a Celtics player is discussed, each according to these self proclaimed experts is really not good. Their past proves it.
How come then, basketball-back-of-the-classers, are the Celtics playing like one of the all time great teams if each of their players is so untalented?
5) The Doc Rivers Was A Terrible Coach Before He Got Great Players Board
This is always from the very same people who say Pierce, Allen, and Garnett are all no good when the topic is solely about them.
Doc is coaching the same way he always has. Of course he couldn't win with Allan Ray and Gerald Green starting!
Earth to whiners, name me a a Phil Jackson team filled with bad players? How would he do if he didn't parachute in to a stacked roster?
6) The I Really Used To Like Kevin Garnett But Now I Hate Him Board
Garnett hasn't changed one bit. You used to like him because he used to lose. You hate him because now he's burying your favorite team (and loving every minute of it).
7) The I Hate Every Player On The Celtics Aside From Ray Allen (Except in LA where they hate Ray Allen too) Board
You hate the Celtics? Like we care.
8) The Perkins Is A Scrub Board
A "scrub" to these nice folks is apparently someone who has not made the all star game.
A guy who plays to his strengths, makes few mistakes, shoots a high percentage, controls the middle, is a great teammate and a furiously hard worker is no scrub!
9) The Rondo Is A Scrub Board
Heh heh. Heh heh heh. Ha. Ha ha ha. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHA HA!!!! ...sniffle.
Seriously stop. Of all the dumb dumbness out there, I think this is the absolute dumbest.
10) The Celtics Are Not Going To Win The Title Again Board.
Yes they are.
(Merry Christmas to all you visiting Celtic loathers too. May all your nonbasketball wishes come true.)
RealGM has about 50 basketball discussion boards, but judging by the amount of times the following subjects come up, they could use a few more. Here's some suggestions:
1) The Tommy Board
Yes we know. You hate Tommy. You say he's a homer and that he's the worst announcer in the game. Yet you keep tuning in. Do you turn the sound down and play Vivaldi? No, you just keep listening then get on the internet and gripe about it.
Tough tinsel, Tommy whiners. He was a great player, a brilliant coach, and still knows way more about this game than anyone in your struggling franchise. We love him and he's not going anywhere.
(This would be the most frequented board on that entire website.)
2) The Paul Pierce Fakes Injuries Board
All I have to say is: What pray tell did he gain from this Machiaveliian ploy ?
3) The Paul Pierce Was Nothing Before KG and Ray Allen Arrived Board
This is the first of many discussion groups dedicated to saying each of the Celtics are really not very good because they never won a championship before last year. So if you bring up Paul Pierce, he isn't very good...
4) The Garnett Was Nothing Before Joining Pierce and Ray Allen Board
...they also say Garnett is really not that great because he also never won a title with bad teammates. (Who in the name of James Naismath ever has?)
So every time a Celtics player is discussed, each according to these self proclaimed experts is really not good. Their past proves it.
How come then, basketball-back-of-the-classers, are the Celtics playing like one of the all time great teams if each of their players is so untalented?
5) The Doc Rivers Was A Terrible Coach Before He Got Great Players Board
This is always from the very same people who say Pierce, Allen, and Garnett are all no good when the topic is solely about them.
Doc is coaching the same way he always has. Of course he couldn't win with Allan Ray and Gerald Green starting!
Earth to whiners, name me a a Phil Jackson team filled with bad players? How would he do if he didn't parachute in to a stacked roster?
6) The I Really Used To Like Kevin Garnett But Now I Hate Him Board
Garnett hasn't changed one bit. You used to like him because he used to lose. You hate him because now he's burying your favorite team (and loving every minute of it).
7) The I Hate Every Player On The Celtics Aside From Ray Allen (Except in LA where they hate Ray Allen too) Board
You hate the Celtics? Like we care.
8) The Perkins Is A Scrub Board
A "scrub" to these nice folks is apparently someone who has not made the all star game.
A guy who plays to his strengths, makes few mistakes, shoots a high percentage, controls the middle, is a great teammate and a furiously hard worker is no scrub!
9) The Rondo Is A Scrub Board
Heh heh. Heh heh heh. Ha. Ha ha ha. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHA HA!!!! ...sniffle.
Seriously stop. Of all the dumb dumbness out there, I think this is the absolute dumbest.
10) The Celtics Are Not Going To Win The Title Again Board.
Yes they are.
(Merry Christmas to all you visiting Celtic loathers too. May all your nonbasketball wishes come true.)
Sunday, December 14, 2008
10 Sunday things
1) First Round Opponent
In the first round of the playoffs it's very clear that the Celtics will face either: Detroit, Miami, New Jersey, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, or Indiana.
2) Mutombo
He's coming here. it makes too much sense for him not to. He will win a title here. His renowned charity work would burgeon in Boston. (The only other destination that makes any sense at all is San Antonio.)
3) When Dikembe Arrives
Probably Cassell will just move to offical assistant coach status from his current unoffical assistant coach position.
4) When Dikembe Arrives #2
It won't bury Big Baby. Somehow, some way, Baby will still play. He's got a great attitude. He's young. Cripes, he's just a kid. Wait until he fills out.
5) Utah
Next stop Jazz. (Utah ...Jazz... that still gets me. What an oxymoron.) Is Deron Williams still hobbled? He gave Rondo fits last year, but if he's not healthy and thriving the Wasatch StanGetz's will be going down!
6) Utah #2
Remember last year the Jazz walloped the Celtics in Boston? I think they were the only West team to win in ye olde TD Bankitybank Center last season. The Celtics surely recall this and will parcel out some vengeance tomorrow night.
7) Cavs
They're good. They're very good. But they're not as magnificent as your Hollingery types are leading you to believe. They are 3-3 vs. top teams. That's .500 and not so impressive.
8) Atlanta
Speaking of the Cavs, they just lost to the Hawks. The Atlanta game on Wednesday scares me a little bit. If the Celtics can win down in GA they have an excellent chance of setting both an all-time franchise winning streak and a new mark for best start to a season by anyone ever.
9) Comcast
How come Cousy isn't welcome any more but nonCeltic Donny Marshall is? Donny's decent. There's nothing wrong with him. He works hard at the job.
The only thing that bothers me is this: Donny if you're listening I don't care about any of the following things: shoes, neckties, shirts, suits, golf and UCONN. I care about the Celtics.
10) Posey
That sneaky SOB! Man was he great to watch. He was grabbing, tugging, slapping and hounding on every play and getting away with it. What a smart devious veteran... and I say that with the utmost love and respect.
Bonus thing)
Antoine? Noooooohhhhhhhh!!!! Bill Walker fills the Walker quota for this franchise.
In the first round of the playoffs it's very clear that the Celtics will face either: Detroit, Miami, New Jersey, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, or Indiana.
2) Mutombo
He's coming here. it makes too much sense for him not to. He will win a title here. His renowned charity work would burgeon in Boston. (The only other destination that makes any sense at all is San Antonio.)
3) When Dikembe Arrives
Probably Cassell will just move to offical assistant coach status from his current unoffical assistant coach position.
4) When Dikembe Arrives #2
It won't bury Big Baby. Somehow, some way, Baby will still play. He's got a great attitude. He's young. Cripes, he's just a kid. Wait until he fills out.
5) Utah
Next stop Jazz. (Utah ...Jazz... that still gets me. What an oxymoron.) Is Deron Williams still hobbled? He gave Rondo fits last year, but if he's not healthy and thriving the Wasatch StanGetz's will be going down!
6) Utah #2
Remember last year the Jazz walloped the Celtics in Boston? I think they were the only West team to win in ye olde TD Bankitybank Center last season. The Celtics surely recall this and will parcel out some vengeance tomorrow night.
7) Cavs
They're good. They're very good. But they're not as magnificent as your Hollingery types are leading you to believe. They are 3-3 vs. top teams. That's .500 and not so impressive.
8) Atlanta
Speaking of the Cavs, they just lost to the Hawks. The Atlanta game on Wednesday scares me a little bit. If the Celtics can win down in GA they have an excellent chance of setting both an all-time franchise winning streak and a new mark for best start to a season by anyone ever.
9) Comcast
How come Cousy isn't welcome any more but nonCeltic Donny Marshall is? Donny's decent. There's nothing wrong with him. He works hard at the job.
The only thing that bothers me is this: Donny if you're listening I don't care about any of the following things: shoes, neckties, shirts, suits, golf and UCONN. I care about the Celtics.
10) Posey
That sneaky SOB! Man was he great to watch. He was grabbing, tugging, slapping and hounding on every play and getting away with it. What a smart devious veteran... and I say that with the utmost love and respect.
Bonus thing)
Antoine? Noooooohhhhhhhh!!!! Bill Walker fills the Walker quota for this franchise.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
10 quick things
1) Ubuntu
How do you say, "The bench sucks," in Swahili? I mean they don't (at all) but after the KG/Baby incident I'm just asking.
2) Rondo
I confess. On RealGM, I've been Rondobaiting. Is that immoral? It sort of sounds like it is.
I've been going to other boards and politely telling them Rondo's better than their guy. I know it's wrong, but Lord help me, I can't stop.
3) To the people who made fun of Mr. Davis:
I wrote this elsewhere (I'm trying to get up to 10 things quickly because I've got to go to work.):
"Yeah, real men don't show emotion! Real men go on RealGM and whine incessantly about the refs and Kevin Garnett's personality...
(That's why they call it "Real"GM.)"
4) Vecsey
Great line from Peter Vecsey in today's NY Post:
"AFTER visiting the Jose Conseco Fieldhouse tomorrow, the 19-2 Celtics invade our nation's capital Thursday. Given the way they're playing, David Stern has canceled the remainder of the season, called off the playoffs and ordered them to go straight to the White House."
5) Giddens and Walker:
Are playing better in the D-league than Gabe Pruitt ever did. Bill Walker could be contributing to the big squad now if there were adequate minutes for him.
6) Techs
I just read in the papers today that the Celtics lead the league by far in technical fouls. So let me ask you this whiny fans of other teams: If the refs are favoring the Celtics how come they keep T-ing the green guys up?
If anything the refs are mad at the Celtics.
7) Evening Out
Ray's improved because of health and Rondo. Rondo's improved dramatically. Perkins has improved. Garnett and Pierce have gotten some of the load taken off their shoulders. This is a five pronged trouble machine for other teams. The Celtics are really formidable now- even moreso than last year.
8) Big 4
Who's been not only the best point guard in the East but the best player on the Celtics the past few weeks? It's Rondo! Rondo has actually been more important to this team recently than Garnett, Pierce or Allen!!
If he maintains or improves on this level of play, it's the Quality Quartet, the Terrifying Tetrad, yes... The BIG FOUR.
9) O'Bryant
I'm very very patient in making judgements about young big men, but Patrick's not giving me anything to be positive about yet. I'm not giving up hope, but I'm looking for a reason here.
10) Streak
11 in a row. It must be frustrating for Cleveland and LA to win 9 out of 10 and lose ground.
How do you say, "The bench sucks," in Swahili? I mean they don't (at all) but after the KG/Baby incident I'm just asking.
2) Rondo
I confess. On RealGM, I've been Rondobaiting. Is that immoral? It sort of sounds like it is.
I've been going to other boards and politely telling them Rondo's better than their guy. I know it's wrong, but Lord help me, I can't stop.
3) To the people who made fun of Mr. Davis:
I wrote this elsewhere (I'm trying to get up to 10 things quickly because I've got to go to work.):
"Yeah, real men don't show emotion! Real men go on RealGM and whine incessantly about the refs and Kevin Garnett's personality...
(That's why they call it "Real"GM.)"
4) Vecsey
Great line from Peter Vecsey in today's NY Post:
"AFTER visiting the Jose Conseco Fieldhouse tomorrow, the 19-2 Celtics invade our nation's capital Thursday. Given the way they're playing, David Stern has canceled the remainder of the season, called off the playoffs and ordered them to go straight to the White House."
5) Giddens and Walker:
Are playing better in the D-league than Gabe Pruitt ever did. Bill Walker could be contributing to the big squad now if there were adequate minutes for him.
6) Techs
I just read in the papers today that the Celtics lead the league by far in technical fouls. So let me ask you this whiny fans of other teams: If the refs are favoring the Celtics how come they keep T-ing the green guys up?
If anything the refs are mad at the Celtics.
7) Evening Out
Ray's improved because of health and Rondo. Rondo's improved dramatically. Perkins has improved. Garnett and Pierce have gotten some of the load taken off their shoulders. This is a five pronged trouble machine for other teams. The Celtics are really formidable now- even moreso than last year.
8) Big 4
Who's been not only the best point guard in the East but the best player on the Celtics the past few weeks? It's Rondo! Rondo has actually been more important to this team recently than Garnett, Pierce or Allen!!
If he maintains or improves on this level of play, it's the Quality Quartet, the Terrifying Tetrad, yes... The BIG FOUR.
9) O'Bryant
I'm very very patient in making judgements about young big men, but Patrick's not giving me anything to be positive about yet. I'm not giving up hope, but I'm looking for a reason here.
10) Streak
11 in a row. It must be frustrating for Cleveland and LA to win 9 out of 10 and lose ground.
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