Re: Bob Sura Highlights Celtics Problem

[Gregory Hurst <gh18@juno.com>]

IF YOU CAN NOT BLOCK THE SHOT, THEN TAKE A CHARGE OR GET POSITION TO
BLOCK OUT!!!!!


Greg
gh18@juno.com]

>> "Sura, meanwhile, took the ball to the basket aggresively,
>> and the Celtics -- who lack a shot-blocking presence -- were able
>> to put up very little resistance... 'They had no chance of keeping
>> me out of the lane,' Sura said.... 'Obviously they don't have any
>> shotblockers...'"
>
>In fairness, I would point out that the Celtics rank 8th in blocked
>shots this season in the 29 team league. Although we list-members
>continue to flagellate the Celtics over their (genuine) defensive
>shortcomings, bear in mind that there are many elite NBA teams that
>would love to be ranked #1 in forced turnovers and #3 in steals, while
>allowing 44% FG allowed (a major improvement over last season for our
>Men in Green).
>
>Interestingly, the Celtics also rank 6th overall (#1 in the Eastern
>Conference) in assists and 11th in rebounds (#3 in the EC), all
>according to NBA.COM.
>
>So call me "Mr Glass-is-half-full" and open the spigots all the way.
>
>We are a playoff team (as presently constituted), once our explosive
>offense gels. Bobby Sura can kiss my green butt.
>
>Joe
>
>****
>
>

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