Re: Does he have a tattoo?

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

You can say any positive thing you like about Toine.  I think those of us 
who are considered to be "OLD FOGIES" because we aren't fans of this 
trashiness are entitled to our opinions too.  

For the record, I think Antoine Walker is a helluva player but he has 
weaknesses like every other human being, including the trashtalking IMO.  
You have the right to disagree.  But his field goal % is up?  To what 
from what since when?  Walker works hard, but no harder than Bowen does 
on defense, or DeClercq for that matter or most of his teammates.  He 
sets screens.  What big man doesn't?  So does Abdur Rahim.  It's not a 
case of making fun of Toine or anything like that.  Why is it not worthy 
to have him show respect for the opposing team?  Is there some strategy 
behind that?  For my opinion, you call me a Puritan.  Think it over Paul.

Cecil  

On Tue, 3 Mar 1998 damekmo@teleport.com wrote:

> OK...let's see. His field goal percentage is up. He hits the game winning
> free throw. He's setting screens all over the floor...working hard without
> the ball at both ends of the floor. He's getting double doubles again. The
> team is winning. But....that damn trash talking. That damn wiggle. "He
> reminds me of that damn Dennis Rodman." Those damn kids. "When I was his
> age....back in my day we didn't wear those damn earrings." "Why don't you
> marry that nice Ron Mercer honey. He doesn't ride that damn motorcycle."
> "June...has the Beav' finished his homework?" Ok...I'm either in a time
> warp, or the Puritans are making a huge comeback. I promise I'll never
> write another word defending Walker. It just proves I have Satan inside me.
> 
> Paul M.
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