Re: Kenny and other thoughts

[Rohan Prashad <rprasha@clemson.edu>]

What I meant by this statement was not that we miss McCarty more than Mercer
(Mercer obviously is the superior player) but that to me McCarty's absence was
more obvious.  The trademeark of current Celtics' basketball is high energy,
active hands, and the Pitino press.  Because of Walter not being in the game,
our team appeared lackluster, did not have that characteristic energy.  McCarty
always brings these qualities to the table, and it usually is contagious.
Therefore, McCarty's absence was even more conspicuous.  I did not say we miss
McCarty more than Mercer.

Cecil Wright wrote:

> No offense intended Rohan, but that's hilarious!  The only Celtic fan who
> may agree the Wallah is the heart and soul of this team is Heinie.  From
> what I'm hearing, Ringo is just as much an energizer as McCarty.  There were
> long stretches last year where despite not being able to throw it in the
> ocean, he kept heaving them up there until Ricky P sat him down.
>
> I like Walter and think he can play an effective role on this team, but to
> say we miss him more than Mercer is just not true IMHO.
>
> Cecil
>
> >We obviously miss Ron Mercer's quickness, open-court ability, and the
> >way he comes free off the screens.  But I thought McCarty's absence was
> >even more conspicuous.  He not only is a spark plug off the bench, but
> >he is the heart and soul of the ballclub.  He always provides energy and
> >excitement, and the Celtics were lacking that in the first half.
>