Re: The Celtics

[Cecil Wright <nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca>]

Well stated Mike!

Cecil

On Wed, 7 Jan 1998, Mike Dynon wrote:

> Michael Joseph Byrnes wrote:
> > 
> > Antoine Walker:  I have very mixed emotions about Walker. (snip)
> > I almost hope that he does not make the
> > All-Star team, because there is clearly so much room for improvement
> > in his game.  Based on what I saw of Walker, I think he clearly has
> > the talent to be a franchise player, but I am not yet convinced that 
> > he has the desire, work-ethic, and willingness to improve his game 
> > that is necessary for a franchise player.
> 
> OK, Antoine has to improve his shot selection and decision-making, but
> to say he lacks desire and work ethic is ludicrous.  As a rookie, he
> suffered through a train wreck of a season in which he got no coaching
> or leadership from ML, and which could have completely discouraged him.
> Yet he came back more motivated than ever: he's playing 40+ minutes a
> game in the most physically demanding system in the league and has
> elevated himself to being one of a handful of 20/10 players (and the
> rest are Hall of Fame caliber).
> 
> Antoine is obviously desperate to prove himself as an All-Star, yet you
> would deny him that reward because you've somehow decided he doesn't
> work hard enough.  Well, he wouldn't have lasted this long with Pitino
> (at UK and in Boston) if he didn't have a great work ethic.
> 
> The NBA is unquestionably a marketing machine, based on superstars.  If
> Antoine makes the All-Star Game, it will be another step toward
> credibility for the Celts (which will help them get a few more calls
> from the refs, win more games, perhaps make the playoffs, and establish
> a winning mentality).
> 
> Lastly, even Michael Jordan didn't win any championships until he got
> teammates who were better than Jawann Oldham and Quintin Dailey.  In the
> next couple of years, if the Celts get a quality big man and better
> point guard play, Antoine will no doubt become an MVP candidate.
>  
> Mike Dynon
> North Kingstown, RI
> 
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