Re: Thank the Refs

["Jaime Salud Castillo, Jr." <jaims@philonline.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Forant <dforant1@nycap.rr.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 10:57 AM
Subject: Thank the Refs


> The refs said, hey Rickky we're not going to let you screw this one up,
> your out of here. Probably the best thing that could have happened to us.
> The assistant coach substituted and used the minutes very well helping to
> produce a win. The 2nd unit didn't play much as a unit in the 2nd half.
> McCarty didn't touch the floor and Barros was limited to 13 minutes.
>
> Battie plays better when he's out there with some starters. Pots should
> start all games.
>
> What's with Walker. He's in a Super Slump. 4-16 & 0-5 on the 3's shooting.
>
> 10 players in tonite's rotation. Pierce tied a record for 9 steals, tying
> him with guess who? Bird, and they said he was slow.
>
> Game honors to Anderson and Pierce but special honors to assistant coach,
> whatever his name is. 2500th win for winningest franchise in NBA history.
>
> Let's see, maybe Rick will come down with the flu or choke on a Philly
> Steak before game time.

I really hope that Pitino learned something from his assistant!!!  Actually,
the assistant knows more or better in terms of substituting and play calling
(hollering?) than Rick P.  I really don't know if why Pitino insists on
forcing his college style of coaching to the NBA!