Re: non-pathetic language

["Orion" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

I agree with Gene, especially with Forte who had the same concerns Billups
had, not big enough for the 2, and not a 1. I would at least give them the
opportunity ahead of the likes of Palacio & Strickland. I also don't buy
that 20-20 hindsight BS. These guys are paid to watch these players all
year, and in the camps and tryouts. They see these kids more than we ever
do, and have no excuses.





----- Original Message -----
From: "gene kirkpatrick" <gk_tyler@yahoo.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 3:21 PM
Subject: non-pathetic language


> The drafting of three similar players is, in itself, questionable.  I
think they're each justified, if not all at the same time.  Have you noticed
how well JJ comes down the court with a rebound?  He and Forte could be our
guards, each with good passing and penetrating ability, as well as shooting
excellence and defense.  If neither is a Kidd-like point, that may not
matter as much.  Kedrick hasn't that kind of versatility, but I don't think
we'll have to wait very long to see what he has to offer.  So, I'm wistful
about the road not taken, but confident these guys are for real.
>
> I still think, after cooling down, that AW, who handles the ball more than
others and determines more than others what kind of shot is going to be
available, and who by his position on the team--length of service, salary,
all that--is more accountable for our offensive morbidity at times.
Saturday night's crucial time was the late fourth quarter, big duh, and he
threw up several unmakeable shots in a row (not just ill-advised, or early),
dooming our chance to win.  Others may have played worse, certainly Pierce
did, but when leadership was needed, it was wanting.  Now, different, less
inflammatory language but the same result.
>
> This team, rightly coached and led by its captains, is the equal of all
but a handful of teams in the league right now.  It plays defense well
enough to compete for victory in all of its games.  It may be expected that
we will blow some games, not be up for some, etc., but it hurts to lose to
anyone because of pure BS, basketball stupidity.  Guess that like many, I
couldn't handle the modern pro player.  Kinda like watching a teen-ager grow
up.
>
> Cheers,  Gene
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