-----Original Message-----
From:
Kevin Robertson <kroberts@asid.org>
To:
celtics <celtics@igtc.COM>
Date:
Friday, March 06, 1998 11:49 AM
Subject: Reply: Wizards
explained
I think everyone's problem here is not that Walker does
the wiggle, but that he can't back it up in his play. If Walker was Michael
Jordan, then he could flap his gums or do the "Chicken Dance" in
the middle of the floor all he wants and no one would care. So say that,
don't go off on how "we wouldn't do this in our day" because it's
all bull. If Gary Payton came to this team, you'd all be thanking your
rosary beads and screaming "Hallelujah" that the Lord Almighty
will save the Celts.
Part of the problem with some of this discussion is
the fact that some respondents question the issues. For example, I
replied once that I am not in favor of Walker's flamboyant actions because
it was discouraged by the coaches who taught me how to play. They are
men who I consider as great teachers of fundamentals, consistency and
teamwork. I have patterned my coaching philosophy very successfully at
the minor basketball level (11&12 year olds), high school, and
college. I DO NOT ALLOW MY PLAYERS TO SHOWBOAT. I don't see the
same positive results forthcoming from it. Instead, I have seen
fistfights occur, and malicious, deliberate screens with elbows up
high. And when the player with the most to say is mediocre from the
line, he sets himself up to be the object of the fans wrath.
My teams need all their energy to play
defense. We rest on offense. That is my choice as a coach.
You can believe it's bullshit if you like Kevin, though I can't see how you
would since I have nothing to gain by making such a statement, and would be
running the risk that someone who may know me could dispute that fact if I'm
lying. The truth is there are many listees who have a problem with
Toine's antics and it is within our rights to foster such an opinion.
I respect your opinion. All I ask is that your respect those who may
differ from yours. Even if he backed it up, as you say, I STILL
WOULDN'T LIKE IT!!
Cecil