Re: Dr. J and arrogance

["Cecil Wright" <cecil@hfx.andara.com>]

I think we need to make a clear distinction between arrogance and confidence
because their is a clear difference.  An arrogant person is conceited  and
overbearing.  The kind that you avoid at a party.  A person who in spite of
whatever the topic is, can always top it.  A confident person is bold and
has the courage to take chances, regardless of the outcome.

If a person has to turn up the arrogance factor, perhaps they have other
problems which should be dealt with.  In Rodman's case, there is quite a
selection IMO.

As for him winning titles, you're right has has several, but then in
fairness you must say that he has been blessed by playing on teams with
superb offensive players, making it necessary for him to concentrate on
defense only.  Think about it: Thomas, Dumars , VJ, Laimbeer, Jordan,
Pippen, Kukoc.  Dennis doesn't have to score a point, doesn't have to be at
all involved in the offense.  He played a hand in winning his rings, but
don't judge him by that.

Cecil
-----Original Message-----
From: damekmo@teleport.com <damekmo@teleport.com>
To: celtics@igtc.COM <celtics@igtc.COM>
Date: Monday, May 04, 1998 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: Dr. J and arrogance


>>If Rodman's arrogance was
>>viewed as  such a positive for his team why is he not with the Pistons?
He
>>can rebound and play defence.  I won't argue that, but please don't hint
>>that his *attitude* is perceived as a positive by anyone other than a
biased
>>Isiah Thomas.
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>Is it possible he's biased but he's still right? Speaking of the Pistons,
>every time I see Grant Hill disappear in the fourth quarter of very
>winnable games I can't help but think that a little more arroagance or
>confidence (whatever you want to call it) sure might help his game and his
>teammates.
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>>He would still be with the Spurs if he was such a positive guy.  The
Admiral
>>would have risen to his defence in order to keep him.
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>You know...speaking of "The Admiral,"....well...kind of the same thing.
>Rodman is a lunatic, there's no doubt about it. And yes, sometimes that
>arrogant attitude isn't helpful. But just like the discussion about Antoine
>maturing (he might, he might not), arrogance / confidence might give a
>player an edge to perform better. It might be helpful...it might not.
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>>Rodman's arrogance has also caused suspensions, technicals and countless
>>clashes with teammates, which I hardly view as *great*.
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>It might also lead him to excel. You think Mourning wouldn't like to see
>him playing on his side for a change. And one more thing about "The
>Admiral." Maybe Rodman had zero respect for his game and his heart. How
>many rings has Rodman collected? I'd say his crappy attitude has served him
>and a lot of his teammates pretty well. I wish I could say the same for the
>very Saint-like Grant Hill and David Robinson. Should Antoine tone down the
>arrogance? Maybe...maybe not. Maybe he needs it to excel.
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