Re: USED TO BE

[RSMALL@clarku.edu]

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>It's nice to see some light after so many (it feels like more than a few)
>years of darkness. the Celtics are no longer permanent cellar-dwellars.
>

I agree

>My observations from last night are that we finally have a team. Some
>legitimate starters (ok, no real center yet) and some real good role
>players. Heck, our bench used to start so they do have some experience. I
>am really optimistic about this year.
>

I really don't see McCarty or Bowen getting a lot of time except in  
pressing need or foul trouble.  Based on short observations, it looks like 
Mercer and Pierce will get a lot of time.

>Why can't we get players like Dee Brown?
>

I'm assuming this is sarcasm.  There were some good articles in the boston 
papers on Wed.

>Paul Pierce and Ron Mercer are big time team players, athletes, etc. These
>are the type of guys that you keep for as long as you can. They are
>PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS.
>
>Without Kenny, there is no offense. Long live Kenny's knee.
>

I was never a big Kenny fan because I felt he shoots too much (and still 
might) but what a difference he makes in the offence.

>Did anyone notice that everyone on the team contributed?  Mr. Walker was
>quite quiet.
>
>Ron Mercer is my new FAVORITE player. Pretty moves!  He had one move on the
>baseline where he cross-over dribbled, left the defender leaning badly,
>drove to the hoop and did a reverse with two guys closely on him quickly.
>

I have said this before.  i believe this will be Mercer's team in the next 
year or so.
>I missed the Celtics and I didn't even know it.
>
>TJL
>

Rich