Re: C's Not Making A Favorable Impression

[Douglas342@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/19/99 5:48:05 PM Central Daylight Time, 
wayray@ix.netcom.com writes:

> 
>  In Boston Sports Guy's poll of least favorite Boston athlete,
>  three Celtics placed 2, 3, and 4.  The Patriots Chris Canty
>  was numero uno, but coming up fast were No. 2 Kenny Anderson;
>  No. 3 Pervis Ellison and No. 4 Antoine Walker. I cast my vote for
>  Pervis, and  was surprised he wasn't lapping the field....
>  Ray
>  
    I don't follow football, so can't comment on Canty.  (heh heh)  Anderson 
is fair game, although I happen to think he is a comptent point guard.  Are 
there better ones?  Sure.  But do I give him up for a free agent or CBA star? 
 Nope.
    But I do take issue with the listing of Pervis.  First, he didn't force 
the Celtics to sign him with his history of injuries.  (Siging him was 
probably screwup #1 of all the ML/Pitino moves.)  Second, when he has been 
healthy he has had very good games for the Celtics and his other teams.  
Third, there is no rumor that I know of that he is a malingerer.  And 
finally, I read some pieces in the last two years that he is among the most 
popular people on the team and valued for his leadership and personality by 
the rest of the team when he is around.  Aside from having a frail physique 
or legs, what has he done to earn enmity?
   Does Pervis play tennis?