Re: Dr. J and arrogance

[Sherry & Hart <hartleyo@ix.netcom.com>]

damekmo@teleport.com wrote:
> 
> >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.
> 
> Cecil, that might be right. However, it's also possible for both traits to
> co-exist. As far as I'm concerned...if it works...it's fine with me. Does
> Rodman need to see a shrink? It might help us all. On the court however...?
> 
> >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.
> 
> Why not? His attitude/arrogance/confidence certainly didn't hurt those
> championship teams. And it's not as if he was the last guy off the bench on
> those teams. He plays great defense on great players (negating the
> necessary double-team), rebounds against players who are bigger, hustles
> like a maniac....the guy is a serious asset because he does a lot of the
> dirty work that frees up other players to do other things. I'm willing to
> believe that I.Thomas knows how big an asset Rodman is on a championship
> team. I'm still waiting for Malone to hit those free-throws in the final
> round.
> 
> Paul M.
Love him or hate him, he's a winner and he'll have 5 rings after this
year and that's what it is all about.
Regards,
Hart